Position: Business Development & Marketing

Employment: Full-time/permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on qualifications and experience

Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, UK

Deadline: Rolling – open until filled

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company involved principally in providing marine mammal and underwater-sound monitoring, acoustical and statistical modelling, ROV surveys, and image-data analyses, and is currently expanding its services portfolio.

OSC is seeking a highly motivated professional, with strong commercial awareness and previous experience of offshore industries (e.g. windfarms, tidal energy, oil & gas, decommissioning, etc.) to join its growing team. The successful candidate will identify and generate business opportunities in new sectors and/or markets, build and maintain profitable partnerships with stakeholders, develop and execute business strategies, and work in collaboration with technical and scientific staff to contribute to preparation and submission of business proposals and tenders.

Additional details: https://www.osc.co.uk/careers/

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and expand client base to develop strong professional relationships;
• Identify opportunities and engage via email, telephone, and in-person;
• Liaise with Directors & senior managers to plan and execute new business strategies;
• Follow up with clients to ensure opportunities progress and clients are satisfied;
• Manage marketing tasks to effectively and efficiently respond to opportunities; and,
• Coordinate with other staff to prepare proposals, marketing and presentation materials.

 

The successful candidate will have the following:

Required:

• A degree (minimum 2:1) in a relevant business, economics or environmental discipline;
• Minimum of three years relevant commercial experience;
• Strong business acumen, client-oriented, and focused on results;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Ability to develop strong relationships, and work effectively across teams; and,
• Demonstrated sales drive, determination, and dedication.

 

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Please also supply contact details for three clients who we can contact for references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.