Business Development Manager

Company Description Agena Group is transforming how organisations manage the places people rely on every day. As the UK's leading parking and technology-enabled management group, we support more than 9,000 locations across housing, healthcare, education and commercial estates. We're growing quickly, investing heavily in technology and expanding into new sectors, creating exciting opportunities for people who want to make an impact and be part of something ambitious. Position Are you a commercially driven Business Development professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We're looking for a Business Development Manager to drive the growth of our healthcare & education portfolio, securing high-value new business opportunities and helping clients deliver smarter estate and parking management solutions. This is a strategic, consultative sales role where you'll engage with senior decision-makers, build long-term partnerships and develop tailored solutions that create value for our clients within the healthcare & education sector. You'll be responsible for generating new business, managing a strong pipeline of opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of Agena. What you will be doing:

• Winning new business across the Healthcare & Education sector
• Building and managing a pipeline of high-value opportunities
• Developing relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Delivering consultative sales presentations, proposals and business cases
• Leading negotiations and securing new contracts
• Representing Agena Group at client meetings, industry events and conferences
• Identifying market trends, growth opportunities and new routes to market
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes Who You Are
• An experienced B2B Business Development professional with a strong track record of winning new business
• Experience working in the Healthcare & Education sector is essential
• A confident relationship builder who can engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Results-driven, with experience achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Commercially astute, proactive and motivated by business growth
• Organised and self-motivated, with excellent planning, forecasting and pipeline management skills
• Able to travel regularly to client meetings and events. A full UK driving licence is required The full job description and person specification is available on request and at interview stage. Agena Values We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business that we do. Operating with integrity and high ethical standards is the Agena Group way. Our values reinforce our behaviours and what is important to us. Living these values is essential to our success. Ambitious: we aim for world class service Disruptive: we're here to change the industry Ethical: we do things for the right reasons Insightful: we use research to guide our decisions Collaborative: We're better when we work together Innovative: we help people see things differently Other Information About The Role Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum dependant on experience in the Healthcare & Education sector Commission scheme Benefit: Car or car allowance Hours: 40 per week; Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm Location: This is a 'work from home' role with regular travel to visit clients. You must be permanently based in the UK.
• Our selection process is as follows: Application - Competency Based Interview with Manager - 2nd interview and presentation with Senior Management
• You must be able to legally live and work in the UK without sponsorship now and in the future
• The postholder may be required to travel to external meetings on occasion by the most effective means available
• This role is subject to the approval of our motor insurance provider, and continued employment is dependent on maintaining eligibility to drive under the company's insurance policy Benefits We know there's more to life than work - that's why when you join Agena, you'll get your pick of our amazing benefits through our Enjoy Benefits platform. That includes discounts on gym memberships, travel bookings, high street vouchers and days out. You can also benefit from Technology benefits, Wellness benefits, Health Care plans and Car Lease benefits and much more. Incremental holiday increases to recognise long service 2 volunteering days a year Unlock your potential with our training, learning & development, and apprenticeship options throughout your career Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling Cycle-to-work scheme EV Charging points at office locations Regular team/company socials Team events from breakfasts for charity, social drinks in your local office location to book clubs, environmental initiatives, and lunch and learns. We are proud to be certified Carbon Neutral and hold ISO Accreditations for Quality Management, Environmental Management and Information Security Management. We are a Mindful Employer and are committed to supporting your mental health at work. We welcome all applicants, including those with unspent convictions. If disclosed during recruitment or after a conditional offer, we may conduct a DBS check and, with consent, liaise with a probation officer if relevant. Disclosures are handled sensitively and assessed individually, in line with our policy. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. (No agency speculative contact - thank you)