Gem Partnership

IT Business Development Manager Up to Circa £50,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission Gateshead (Hybrid) My client is a rapidly growing IT business, who provide a managed service solution to organisations across the UK. An opportunity exists to join this Gateshead based business in a Business Development Manager capacity. Due to recent investment and continued growth, they are seeking a knowledgeable new business specialist to join their established business development function, to maximise their market share in the North East. Key Responsibilities: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities: This includes researching potential clients, attending industry events, and networking to find new leads. Developing and implementing business development strategies: This involves creating plans to target specific markets, identify key accounts, and develop proposals and pricing strategies. Building and maintaining strong client relationships: This includes regular communication, understanding client needs, and ensuring client satisfaction. Negotiating contracts and closing deals: This involves working with clients to reach mutually beneficial agreements and securing new business. Managing a pipeline of opportunities: This involves tracking leads, qualifying opportunities, and ensuring that the pipeline is consistently filled with potential clients. Working with internal teams: This includes collaborating with sales, marketing, and technical teams to ensure that the company's offerings are effectively positioned and delivered. Staying up to date with industry trends and technologies: This involves continuously learning about new technologies and best practices that are on offer to their clients. Skills and Qualifications: Strong communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues is essential. Excellent presentation and negotiation skills: The ability to effectively present proposals and negotiate contracts is crucial. Sales and business development experience: Experience in identifying and closing new business opportunities is highly valued. Knowledge of the IT Managed Service industry: Understanding of the products and services offered by the company and the competitive landscape is important. Problem-solving and analytical skills: The ability to identify problems and develop solutions is essential. Ability to work independently and as part of a team: The role requires both independent initiative and the ability to collaborate effectively with others. Understanding of CRM systems This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at an exciting time with genuine opportunities for career development and progression. The role supports hybrid working once you are up-to-speed. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy. To stay safe in your job search we recommend that you visit JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat job scams. Visit the JobsAware website to get free, expert advice for safer job search

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + Bonus Location: Sunderland (Hybrid) My client is a rapidly growing SaaS organisation offering a market leading solution designed to support human capital and workforce management for clients across the globe. Underpinned by significant investment, there is a clear roadmap for business transformation, which will translate into aggressive growth over the next 2 years, as they continue to commercialise their offering at pace. The Mobile App Developer is a crucial appointment in realising this ambition, responsible for designing, building and maintaining applications for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. The Role: Leading React Native projects from cradle-to-grave and taking responsibility for projects already in-flight Building mobile applications using React Native, including designing user interfaces and implementing functionality Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices and standards Ensuring application performance, responsiveness, and efficiency Identifying and resolving bugs, conducting thorough testing, and ensuring code quality Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in the mobile development process The Candidate: Strong React Native experience Strong understanding of mobile development principles and best practices Experience with cross-platform development (iOS and Android) Expertise in testing best practices and automation Familiarity with CI tools and mobile pipelines Ability to solve complex problems with clean, maintainable code Experience with mobile performance, UX, and security Ability to work independently and as part of a team Problem-solving and analytical skills This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting time on their journey with genuine opportunities for career development and progression, offering a hybrid working pattern after an initial office-based bedding in period. GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.