Identifying, developing and winning new business opportunities across the social housing and public sector markets
Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and positioning JPS as a trusted partner
Developing innovative, evidence-led proposals that deliver value and efficiency for customers
Managing and maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities through effective CRM management
Working collaboratively with internal teams including Bids, Estimating, Operations and Partnerships to deliver winning customer solutions
Supporting contract mobilisation, retention and ongoing customer engagement activities
Representing JPS at exhibitions, customer events and industry networking opportunities
Championing social value initiatives that support communities and strengthen customer partnerships
Monitoring market trends, customer insight and commercial performance to identify opportunities for growth

Proven experience in business development, sales or strategic partnerships within a customer-facing environment
Experience within the Public Sector or social housing sector is preferred
Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering profitable growth
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage pipelines, priorities and reporting effectively
Experience working collaboratively across multiple business functions
Good understanding of public sector procurement processes and commercial agreements
Confidence using Microsoft Office packages and CRM systems such as Salesforce
A proactive, results-driven approach with the resilience and energy to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Competitive Basic Salary
Performance Related Bonus
34 days holiday per year
Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) with Legal & General
Life Assurance – From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of high street and online discounts via Reward Gateway
Aviva Digicare + Workplace App, including access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, mental health consultations, bereavement support and nutritional consultations
Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and Critical Illness Cover
Refer a Friend scheme
Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks

Business Development Partner

Key skills