Business Development Manager – Defence Supply Chain

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RPS is recognised as one of the leading safety and environmental risk management consultancies in the UK. The service we provide is built around providing the highest level of technical advice, and independent safety and environmental audit. This is a role working with our office in Basingstoke but flexible on location and remote working arrangements.

We’re RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing new business opportunities and identifying new leads in the area of safety and environmental risk management in the defence supply chain
• Providing quotations and renewals and follow these up by contacting customers in order to maximise opportunities.
• Identifying new areas & opportunities for the business to develop
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with clients.
• Managing key accounts.
• Responding to routine customer enquiries and provide account management support.
• Being part of a team producing high quality tenders, RFIs and proposals.
• Following up after work has been completed in order to gain further quoting opportunities and repeat business.
• Co-ordinating and liaising with clients, consultants, administration, and other RPS offices at all levels.
  

Who We’re Looking For

• A proven track record of working in sales in a defence consultancy environment
• The ability to achieve demanding targets and deadlines.
• A strong team player and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Personal attributes will include the ability to follow projects through to completion, determination, enthusiasm, the ability to work as part of a professional team and the ability to work in an organised and planned way
  

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.