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Business Development Manager

We are looking for a BDM to implement and manage commercial arrangements and initiatives with Local Authorities and Care Fees Specialists, supporting the Head of Local Authority Development in growing the Care Fees Annuity market.

The successful candidate's responsibilities will include developing and managing allocated local authority relationships and associated contacts in the respective care community plus Care Fees Specialist relationships, mapping and designing processes to support implementation of projects with key local authority customers, coordinating all activity relating to events/conferences/seminars attended and producing weekly and monthly MI.

This position will suit a self-motivated person with proven project design and implementation experience in the Local Authority arena, excellent communication, negotiations and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently. The job is based in our Central London office but some national travel will be required.

Ranked number 1 in the 2011 Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 for leading UK private mid-market companies, Partnership is the UK's fastest growing writer of enhanced annuities and a specialist provider of financial solutions for people with health or lifestyle conditions. We are experts in medical underwriting and a leader in the retirement market. Partnership is a privately owned company where innovation and ideas are unlimited, and where talent is recognised and rewarded.

To view a full job description of this job and to apply for this position please visit our website here.

For more information about this or other opportunities please contact the Recruitment Team at this email (no agencies).

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