Relationship Managers

Business Disability Forum (BDF) is a world-leading UK member organisation of businesses and public sector organisations. BDF has more than twenty years? experience of equipping people with the expertise to create confident organisations by improving the understanding of disability in business, removing barriers to groups and making adjustments for individuals. Our Disability Standard is the authoritative benchmark measuring the progress of organisations becoming disability-smart; providing a way to improve disabled customer, candidate and employee experiences. Our taskforces and networks regularly bring together our Members and Partners with disabled opinion leaders to share best practice and create change in their specialist fields or areas of common interest. The roles BDF are looking for two Relationship Managers, who will be responsible for delivering outstanding customer service to Business Disability Forum Members by engaging and managing effective business relationships with them to ensure the annual renewal and continuation of their journey to becoming disability-smart, thereby promoting the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. The requirement ? Proven track record of building, managing and developing effective business relationships with a wide range of clients at all levels leading to on-target sales. ? Track record of successful telephone and face-to-face meetings leading to selling products and services to meet agreed financial targets. ? Track record of providing clear, accurate and concise written sales proposals/quotations. ? Enthusiasm and aptitude for business development (e.g. sale of content resources [hard copy and intranet licences], sponsorship, membership recruitment and consultancy.). ? An understanding of disability as it relates to a broad range of organisations (public, private, not-for-profit and SMEs) both as employers and service providers. For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website at http://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/about-us/jobs/. Closing date for applications is: 30 April 2017 with first interviews planned for the 8 May 2017. Applications for the role should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone, including disabled people. If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell: ? Tel: 020-7403-3020. Email: barnabyp@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to www.businessdisabilityforum.org.uk Equal opportunities We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.