Corporate Development Manager

  • UK
  • Full-time
  • Fixed-Term

About a career with Elis

About Elis

Elis is an international leader in textile, hygiene and facility services, helping businesses across a wide range of industries to operate safely, sustainably and efficiently. With a presence in 29 countries and a team of around 52,000 people, we combine the scale and stability of an international organisation with the opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in investing in our people, recognising their contribution and giving them the opportunity to develop, progress and build careers they can be proud of.

At Elis, you'll be part of a culture built on trust, respect and collaboration, where your ideas and contribution are valued. We want our people to have a voice, and our commitment to listening and acting on employee feedback was recognised when Elis UK won Best Employee Engagement Experience Initiative at the 2024 CIPD People Management Awards for our Employee Voice programme.

With opportunities across operations, engineering, logistics, sales and our head office support functions, there are many ways to develop your career with Elis.

The Opportunity

Business Development & Sales

  • Manage the sales pipeline and take ownership of generating revenue and securing new business opportunities.
  • Develop and execute prospect account plans, including growth targets, market entry strategies, and engagement plans.
  • Maintain a robust pipeline to support and exceed business targets.
  • Provide accurate sales and revenue forecasts and report on business performance.
  • Identify and develop relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders across target organisations.
  • Present commercial solutions to senior leaders and C-suite stakeholders within designated sectors.
  • Represent the business at industry and sector events to enhance market presence and identify new opportunities.

Commercial & Strategic Planning

  • Create profit and loss forecasts for significant new business opportunities.
  • Develop commercially viable solutions that align with customer needs and organisational objectives.
  • Demonstrate strategic thinking and market awareness to support long-term business growth.
  • Prepare and deliver regular presentations on pipeline performance, business activity, and revenue forecasts to senior stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across operational, commercial, and support functions to achieve new business objectives.
  • Lead and coordinate virtual project teams throughout the sales process.
  • Build strong internal and external relationships to support successful business development activities.
  • Take ownership of the customer onboarding experience in partnership with mobilisation teams.
  • Ensure smooth and comprehensive handovers to account management teams following successful contract implementation.

Process & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system.
  • Ensure all contract documentation and administration are completed accurately and submitted on time.
  • Operate professionally and consistently in line with company values and standards.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Competencies

  • Highly motivated, energetic, and results-driven professional.
  • Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
  • Excellent presentation and commercial sales skills.
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and follow-up capabilities.
  • Strategic thinker with sound business judgement and commercial awareness.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and overall Microsoft Office proficiency.

Experience

  • Proven track record of success in strategic account sales and business development.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering new business growth within a sales-driven environment.
  • Experience developing and managing complex sales pipelines.
  • Experience working within a continuous improvement environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex sales opportunities.

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to travel nationally on a regular basis, including customer visits, presentations, and industry events.
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company Pension
  • Car Allowance
  • The opportunity to play a key role in driving business growth and strategic development.
  • Exposure to senior leadership teams and key market stakeholders.
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
  • The opportunity to work on high-value and strategically important business opportunities.
  • Professional development and career growth within a dynamic organisation.
  • The chance to make a measurable impact on company performance and long-term success.

    • Interested?

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