Business Development Manager: PraxisAuril
Full Time; Permanent role
About us
PraxisAuril is the national association for Knowledge Exchange (KE) professionals who work in universities and research organisations to manage commercialisation, collaboration and other types of engagement with external organisations to deliver social and economic impact through innovation, enhanced productivity, and skills.
Based in the UK but global in reach, our network includes 5000+ active KE practitioners from more than 180 organisations as well as key sector stakeholders, industry service providers, and business representatives.
Through professional development, PR & advocacy, and networking we deliver our three-pronged mission to Develop, Promote and Connect our members. Our training programme is admired around the world for the quality of its content and the knowledge of the expert practitioners who deliver it.
The role
PraxisAuril is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Business Development Manager. Whether it be undertaking needs analyses, identifying new business opportunities, or driving growth – you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference and grow our product portfolio, services and membership base.
As Business Development Manager, you’ll work closely with our Head of Professional and Community Development to ensure our product and service portfolios meet our members’ needs and align with our strategic commitments, objectives, and financial targets. In collaboration with our marketing and events teams you will increase revenue derived from our professional development activities and maximise sponsorship opportunities from one-off opportunities and long-term partnerships.
You will also grow our membership, developing and implementing strategies to identify and engage new members from sectors including academia, industry and government both in the UK and overseas.
You’ll achieve this by working across the organisation and ensuring our services are fit for purpose and future proof. This role will be instrumental in driving the growth of our organisation.
About you
We are looking for a self-starter with bags of initiative and energy to add value to our organisation. An individual who loves to roll up their sleeves and get things done.
You’ll enjoy developing new products and services, thinking outside of the box and being sure to inject creativity where possible.
Using your excellent interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to influence at all levels, both internally and externally, translating requirements into revenue generation.
What you need
- A degree
- Business development and project management experience.
- Demonstrable evidence of diversifying and growing revenue streams.
- Experience of working with products and services.
- Higher education and/or membership organisation experience is desirable
This role is a great opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across all functions of the organisation to support the development of products and services and drive growth.
What we offer
Our team is based in Cambridge, but the role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with some time in the office and some from home.
Salary: £35,000 – £38,000
PraxisAuril actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
How to apply
Please send your C.V with a covering letter, explaining your interest in and suitability for the role, to tim.fishlock@praxisauril.org.uk by midday Monday 13th March 2023.