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Business Development Sales Manager - Lifescience/Med/Bio Tech, Manchester

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Client:

Columbus United Kingdom

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

Columbus is a consultancy company focused on helping organisations drive business value by advising, creating, and advancing the entire business. We deliver digital value through human intelligence, enabling our customers to innovate and grow.

Job Title: Business Development Sales Manager - Lifescience/Med/Bio Tech Industry

Location: Home-based with travel to client site or Columbus offices as required

Salary: Excellent (We aim to improve your current package)

Bonus: Yes

Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with Service)

Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional HealthCashback Plan

Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)

Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to client sites - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)

THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE

Having already recruited a Lead Generation Specialist, and are shortly hiring a dedicated Campaign Marketing Manager for this area - there is a huge opportunity and high potential for earnings in the growth of our life-science industry vertical.

Diversity and Inclusion are close to our hearts.

By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive network that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Our average length of service in the UK is 8 years, as we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace culture that celebrates and supports career growth and advancement in becoming a Trusted Advisor.

We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, and in return, we will give you the tools and support to Thrive with us, Grow your Skillsets, and be empowered to Shape the Future.

The Role of Business Development Manager

Senior Sales Executive focusing on the MedTech, Life Sciences and professional services industries, with a proven track record in solution selling across various domains such as Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Service, and Field Service.

• As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and success of our life science vertical in the UK.
• Your primary responsibilities will include the market approach & identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• You will work closely with various business lines to contribute to the overall success of the sales team and wider market unit which delivers a wide range of digital solutions, ERP, and Strategic Business services.
• Lead client meetings, understand and address client needs.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive growth in the MedTech, Life Sciences, and Professional Services sectors and become the recognized SME within the company.

Travel and Hybrid Working

We have an environment that gives you the flexibility to achieve an effective work-life balance for you and your family, whether you want to work from home or at one of our luxury Cubo offices around the UK.

We encourage those in customer-facing roles to aim to come into the office at least once a month, and also for team meetings and client meetings; however, you can work from Nottingham HQ or any Cubo office regularly if you prefer, whichever suits you.

What we can offer

You will be a part of both a local and national team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance.

At Columbus you will get:

• 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
• Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food, and More
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy
• Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
• Modern Air-conditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
• Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house
• Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5 pm)
• Casual Dress Code in our Offices
• Life Assurance x4 Salary
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals
• Plus many more (check out our careers pages for details)

Employee Wellbeing Program (terms apply):

• Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)
• Vitality Medical Insurance
• Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines)
• Mental health first aiders
• Virtual suggestion boxes

Next Steps

If this sounds like the role for you, then please drop a copy of your CV today via our website and “Apply for this job” or if your CV is not up-to-date, then apply using your LinkedIn profile in seconds.

You may also be prompted to "Connect with us," but don’t worry if you don’t have the time; it does not impact your application.

In the meantime, check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn.

STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS.

Suitable for candidates working with/as: Business Development, Sales Lead, Solutions Selling, Sales Manager, ERP, Med, Lifescience.

Gold Partner and Inner Circle

As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training, and certifications. Columbus has been named partner of the year by Microsoft twice.

As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus is recognized as part of an elite category of partners, representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem for thought leadership, innovation, and dedication.