(Fixed term part-time contract – 4 months)
Area: Midlands
Would you like to use your commercial and relationship-building skills to make a difference to the lives of elderly people?
Good Life Sorted is a fast-growing, award-winning, technology-led, home help service on a mission to help people stay independent at home for longer, through practical support from local Helpers. Having launched in Southampton in 2019, our business now operates across South East England and Suffolk. We’re currently looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to launch our service in the Midlands. Initially focusing on Lincoln, building brand awareness and relationships with local authorities, healthcare professionals, community leaders and throughout communities.
If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for business development and improving social care provision in your region, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This is a part-time role (60 hours per month expected) on a 4-month fixed term freelance contract.
Work Location: Remote with a willingness to travel throughout the region so a car and valid driving licence is required.
What will the role look like?
You will be spearheading new business development across your area, working in partnership with our Head Office team to identify leads and opportunities to grow and raise awareness of the company. You will work closely with our Community Engagement Manager to create and deliver an effective business development strategy.
As a dynamic individual who excels in stakeholder management and communication, you will possess exceptional organisational and planning abilities. You will be expected to identify contacts; drive outreach with prospective customers and partners; lead meetings and presentations; educate customers on our services in line with their objectives and requirements, and connect with our local Community Ambassadors.
With a commercial mindset and experience in sales and account management, you should be adept at analysing data and deriving insights. Successful field sales experience is an advantage, along with a genuine passion for understanding customer needs.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Generating new business by proactively making new relationships through networking, cold calling, market research and visiting key stakeholders to drive interest from key customers and potential partners across your region
- Identifying marketing and promotion opportunities to raise awareness at local level
- Creating strong relationships with all stakeholders, including Local Authorities, NHS commissioning teams, GP practices, Social Prescribers, Care Navigators, Community Leaders, charities and to ensure that we are their first thought when seeking home help services
- Ensuring that your personal KPI and growth targets are met
- Being an inspirational representative of Good Life Sorted values and the services we have to offer
Who are we looking for?
- Proven experience in business development, sales or marketing, with a strong understanding of the social care sector, healthcare providers, and charities in your region.
- Established relationships with local authorities, healthcare professionals, community leaders, and charities, and a track record of building influential stakeholder connections.
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets, driving business growth, and effectively managing time and territory.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent organisational abilities and a proactive, positive attitude toward achieving goals.
- Passionate about providing high-quality care and support, motivated to enhance customer experience and continuously seek out opportunities for growth and expansion.
Why join Good Life Sorted?
- 4 month fixed term contract
- Part-time, remote role, 60hrs per month
- Competitive salary £1800 per month
- Bonus scheme (commission based)
- Opportunity to spearhead the launch of our service in your region and make a meaningful impact on the lives of elderly people in your community
- Collaborative and supportive team