SAMS Applied Marine Science Enterprise Limited
Location: SAMS Enterprise, Malin House, Oban
Working Hours: Full Time (37 hours, Monday to Friday)
The Position
We are seeking an individual to lead and oversee the commercial business development portfolio at SAMS Enterprise. This role involves identifying, pursuing, winning, and delivering a variety of projects for both public and private sector clients. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to the Enterprise management team and assist in the development of Enterprise strategy, business plans, and budgets. The role is based at our offices near Oban and will require occasional travel within the UK and internationally. There is also some flexibility in working hours throughout the week.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a proactive business generator who can take charge of the commercial business development portfolio at SAMS Enterprise. This includes identifying new business opportunities internally, collaborating with our research and academic community, and expanding into new markets, growth areas, trends, clients, and partners externally, including on an international scale. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of our products and services and will attend meetings, events, exhibitions, and conferences to create interest and generate new business opportunities for SAMS Enterprise. Face-to-face or online meetings with customers/clients will also be necessary to understand their needs and develop plans to meet their expectations.
What We Offer
Apart from a competitive salary, we offer flexible working arrangements, a generous remuneration package including pension, holiday allowance, structured career development, free on-site parking, and occupational health and wellbeing support. Our employee benefits package also includes the ability to purchase additional holidays, technology and smartphones, payroll giving, discounted shopping vouchers, and a cycle to work scheme. Additionally, SAMS recognizes and rewards excellence among its staff, constantly expanding its benefits and offers to colleagues. We also provide supportive policies for absence, family, and other leave types.
Interested?
We would be delighted to hear from you. If you have any questions about the job and would like to discuss them before applying, please email Mike Spain at Mike.Spain@sams-enterprise.com. For more information, please visit our website at www.sams.ac.uk/vacancies.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@sams.ac.uk, quoting the job reference ‘SE2/23.MS’ in the subject line. Your cover letter should outline your relevant experience and what you can bring to the role.
For further information on SAMS Enterprise and our work, please visit www.sams-enterprise.com.
The deadline for applications is 25th September 2023, and interviews will be conducted in October 2023
To apply for this job please visit www.sams.ac.uk.
