Lead Business Development Manager

We are looking for a talented **Lead Business Development Manager** to join our team in **Stockport**. You will join us on a **full time, permanent basis** and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus excellent benefits.

**Duties included in the Lead Business Development Manager Role**:

- Deliver income targets by securing new customers (& from CDL's existing customers) by initiating, developing and maintaining strategic partnerships
- Influencing and driving the delivery of product developments aligned to CDL and partner strategy and needs, in order to generate income
- Provide ownership of Business Development pre-sales activities and commercial proposals with key customers
- Set and manage the commercialisation of CDL products to ensure pricing and cost margins are known, set and managed. Including support of purchasing activities
- Ensure contract terms are set in accordance with company governance and realise stated commercial objectives.

**About CDL**:
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent track record in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematicsspace, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.

**What we’re looking for in our Lead Business Development Manager**:

- Educated to HND/HNC level, A levels considered with relevant experience
- CII qualifications advantageous
- Extensive experience of having worked in a senior commercial role within the insurance industry or CDL
- Previous experience in a supervisory role
- Previous experience of having coached and mentored staff at all levels
- Previous experience of providing strategic and commercial input to product development and roadmaps
- Proven record of building and developing strategic relationships
- Able to evidence the consistent achievement of financial targets and budget management
- Proven experience of delivering successful commercial proposals to prospects and/or existing customers
- Able to evidence a developed network of industry contacts
- Advanced knowledge of the insurance industry, CDL and UK software landscape
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS suite of products & MacOs
- Experienced in delivering successful presentations at Board/Director level to influence customer decision making

**Benefits of becoming our Lead Business Development Manager**:

- Certified 'Top Employer' awarded by the Top Employers Institute for 6th year running
- Flexible working hours. Core Hours between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
- Hybrid working - working in the office for 2 days over a fortnightly period
- Excellent training and development platform
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups
- 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 year per 1 year of service up to 30 days
- Life and Health Assurance
- Pension scheme
- Community projects and volunteer days
- Established recognition system
- Refer a friend bonus

**Campus Benefits**:

- On-site free parking
- Modern offices
- Assistance in travel to and from Stockport train station
- Subsidized restaurant
- Games room and chill out zone
- Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer bbq, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms

Do you enjoy working within a fast-paced challenging environment, with opportunities to grow? If yes, please click ‘**apply**’ now to be considered for this **Lead Business Development Manager**role