NE Service Development Manager

Job Title: Service Development Manager

Location: Yorkshire and North East England

Salary: Up to 60K

Contract: FullTime Permanent

We are seeking a passionate and driven Service Development Manager to join our Commercial Team led by our Commercial Director. This role is critical to ensuring Routes continues to be one of the leading service providers in the North of England.

As the face of our company within the commissioning landscape you will represent us across a range of key stakeholders including Local Authorities and the NHS. Youll develop a deep understanding of the local Integrated Care System (ICS) drives and maintain strong relationships and insights at all levels Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) Integrated Care Partnerships (ICPs) and beyond.

Your role will involve staying ahead of developments and strategic directions within the local health and social care systems we operate in ensuring our company is wellpositioned to adapt and thrive. With your knowledge values and expertise youll strengthen our presence and influence across the region.

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and help us continue leading the way wed love to hear from you!

A Little About Us

We like to think of our company as an incredible team of folk from all walks of life working together with one thing in common: we all care about making a difference. And thats not just for our clients and colleagues.

For the last 15 years weve been taking pride in what we do: delivering high standards of care that puts peoples wants and needs at the heart of their care and letting people live the way they choose in the comfort of their home and community

If this sounds like a company youd like to be part of were already on to a winner. But how about we sweeten the deal a little more

Whats On Offer.

• Wellbeing and financial support with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 25 days holiday additional bank holiday leave plus an extra day of for your birthday
• Saving for futureyou with our Pension Scheme
• A competitive salary
• A fun friendly and supportive workplace (we have many great personalities!)
  

Experience

So what do you think If youre interested in joining as a Service Development Manager heres what were looking for from you:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a business development or account management role preferably within the healthcare sector
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing client accounts
• Experience in tender writing and bid management processes.
• Familiarity with the UK healthcare system particularly in the North of England.
• Understanding of healthcare commissioning processes and structures.
  

Skills/Training

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Strategic thinking and problemsolving capabilities.
• Presentation and public speaking skills.
  

Your Core Role Will Include

• Understanding the local and national health and social care market through research and engagement with Local Authority and the NHS requirements and the current challenges in homecare both complex healthcare and home care
• Be part of the wider team to develop and implement strategic plans to expand customer base.
• Undertake prospecting calls to generate sales leads.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners.
• Construct and deliver sales proposals to secure new business.
• Attend sales meetings.
• Collaborate with the wider team to achieve business objectives.
• Working closely with our amazing team of Registered and Service Managers clinicians case managers care coordinators and in house recruitment team
• Supporting projects with the Commercial Director and our Senior Leadership Team
• Having strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all bid documentation
  

If this role sounds like it was tailored made for you please click the apply button on this page and leave a few details.