Strategic Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9SS |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Movianto |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC002557_1755256820 |
Summary
Are you a high-performing sales professional with a passion for healthcare logistics? Looking to take the lead on securing big-ticket deals that drive real impact? Well, we're hiring a Strategic Business Development Manager. At Movianto, we're proud to support some of the world's most vital healthcare providers - from pharmaceutical giants to NHS trusts.
Benefits
- £60,000 - £65,000 + commission scheme
- Car allowance
- Remote, with regular national travel
- Discounted gym memberships
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Flexible pay through Wagestream
- Life Assurance
- Up to 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Access to Simply Health
- 24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform
Who we are
Movianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner offering best-in-class logistics quality for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries.
Purpose of the role
As our new Strategic Business Development Manager, you'll play a crucial role in expanding our footprint through high-value new business wins across the UK.
This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who knows how to operate strategically, build lasting relationships at C-suite level, and convert complex challenges into commercially sound, solutions-led partnerships.
How you'll make an impact as a Strategic Business Development Manager at Movianto:
- You'll be responsible for developing and delivering a national new business strategy focused on acquiring large, strategically aligned healthcare clients. Working closely with the Head of Sales and wider commercial teams, you'll identify and convert new opportunities across key verticals including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech, diagnostics, and the NHS.
- Using your consultative approach, you'll engage senior stakeholders, understand their operational challenges, and craft compelling, value-led proposals that clearly demonstrate Movianto's capabilities. From initial contact to deal closure, you'll lead the entire sales cycle - ensuring all activity supports long-term growth and profitability.
- You'll manage a healthy pipeline, lead on structured tender responses, and coordinate with internal teams - from operations to finance - to ensure seamless onboarding and implementation. You'll also act as a brand ambassador at industry events, staying informed on market trends and contributing to the overall direction of our commercial strategy.
What it will take to thrive as a Strategic Business Development Manager at Movianto:
We're looking for a commercially sharp, strategically minded sales expert with significant experience in logistics, supply chain, or transport - ideally within the healthcare sector. You'll have a strong track record of securing high-value B2B contracts and influencing senior decision-makers.
You'll also bring:
- Significant client-facing experience in one or more of the logistics, transport, warehousing, or supply chain sectors, with a specific focus on healthcare
- Experience managing full-cycle sales processes, including tenders, pricing, contract negotiation and implementation support
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to operate at C-suite level
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Familiarity with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), and strong analytical skills using tools such as PowerBI
- A passion for results and a desire to contribute to a high-performance, growth-driven sales culture
Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team! For more information or if you have any questions you can email - recruitment.uk @ movianto.com.
Delivering healthcare across the nation - Movianto UK
Movianto/Walden Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We comply with all relevant laws, health and safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. The role requires flexibility within the job definition, and the responsibilities listed are not exhaustive.
We recruit based on merit, regardless of marital or civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Leader and Armed Forces-friendly organisation, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace.
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