4 Small Businesses jobs in Illinois City

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Role Summary

Maximus UK has ambitious growth plans to materially increase our presence in the Health sector through organic and inorganic opportunities. This role will support the Growth Director and Principal BD Lead (within the Business Development Team) through research, identification, capture and sales support for a substantial pipeline of new business within agreed target markets including Lifestyle Services, Substance Misuses Services and broader Healthcare services. Acting as a knowledgeable representative of our business across external interactions with commissioners, stakeholders and partners as well as collaborating internally and with suppliers/consultants to shape and develop opportunities that we seek to pursue.

Accountability:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the growth strategy for health through identifying, qualifying and bidding activity for opportunities that align with the wider business aspirations and deliver profitable new business for Maximus
• Lead on sales capture activity for identified opportunities, supporting the build and validation of a viable pipeline of contract opportunities
• Establish external partnerships across all levels, developing meaningful relationships to enhance contract positioning
• Manage a bid team for opportunities; high-level solution and delivery model design support in response to contract opportunities; internal governance working closely with Maximus' leadership teams; and matrix working across the organisation to ensure operations, finance, HR and other relevant departments are involved in, and sign up to, the final proposal
• Develop impactful client relationships and with other relevant regional/local commissioners in order to position Maximus credibly within the health sector and achieve financial outcomes through a structured business development process
• Support the marketing of Maximus as a provider in the health sector as required such as at public speaking events, through thought leadership, networking opportunities, market engagements and in pro-active or responsive papers to the market
• Maintain current knowledge industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to support win themes and bid strategies
• Support the strategy development process through market assessment on competitors, opportunities and commissioners
• Build robust growth plans to pursue our targets
• Work with operational colleagues to ensure Account Management is effectively supported by BD so that organic growth and customer intimacy continue to evolve within our existing business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of leading and managing the sales cycle from opportunity identification to successful implementation, including the ability to input into all key aspects, such as solution design, financial modelling and risk analysis
• A proven track record of achieving set targets in business development and/or operations (new and existing accounts) at a senior level
• Track record of networking, building credible relationships and influencing external stakeholders, competitors, employers and commissioners

Individual Competencies

• Strong leadership and management skills, demonstrated by willingness to lead by example
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles and convey information clearly, concisely and without ambiguity
• Influencing and negotiating skills that promote commitment and action
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify potential business opportunities that meet the requirements of the overall business plan
• Naturally competitive and results driven with the ability to inspire others to exceed goals and targets
• Strong numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and question data and make decisions based on the information provided.

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Minimum Salary

£

59,500.00

Maximum Salary

£

64,500.00

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
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Vice President Business Development
As a Vice President Business Development at Sedgwick, you'll have the opportunity to take on new challenges and help solve complex problems for the world's best brands.
+ Deliver innovative customer-facing solutions to clients who represent virtually every industry and comprise some of the world's most respected organizations.
+ Be a part of a rapidly growing, industry-leading global company known for its excellence and customer service.
+ Leverage Sedgwick's broad, global network of experts to both learn from and to share your insights.
+ Take advantage of a variety of professional development opportunities that help you perform your best work, grow your career and your profile.
+ Enjoy flexibility and autonomy in your daily work, your location, and your career path.
+ Build a meaningful career that will take you places with the ability to travel and deploy at a moment's notice.
+ Access diverse and comprehensive benefits to take care of your mental, physical, financial and professional needs.
**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** **:** To expand and enhance the company's top line through diligent relationship building and maintenance with prospective clients across an area; to identify and address prospective and existing client opportunities for marketing the company's programs; and to ensure sales goals, objectives and profit margins are met.
**ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE?** We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work, are customer-oriented and are naturally empathetic.
**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE**
+ Identifies, develops and maintains internal and external relationships/partnerships.
+ Builds relationships with prospects.
+ Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; facilitates and remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs.
+ Develops the detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs.
+ Ensures the identification of expertise required addressing individual prospect requirements; identifies resources for prospect solicitation and service teams.
+ Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
+ Manages the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
+ Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs.
**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Travels as required.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Education & Licensing: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred. Licenses as required. Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required.
Experience: Ten (10) years of relationship building in the claims management or risk management area or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills, excellent interpersonal skills, PC literate, including Microsoft Office products, strong organizational skills, excellent negotiation skills
**TAKING CARE OF YOU**
+ Career development and promotional growth opportunities
+ A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more
**NOTE** **:** Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
_As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is ($150,000 USD - $175,000 USD, plus_ _bonus eligibility)_ _. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits._
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and all other applicable laws.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Business Developmen t. This is an exciting opportunity in our Federal Civilian Division supporting our Administration and Enforcement customers. As Senior Manager, Business Development , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter by assisting our team in identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new business opportunities within the Administration and Enforcement Business Area and related markets across, but not limited to GSA, US Courts, Department of State, Senate Senate/House/Capitol. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of these sectors, and their partner agencies, including organizational structure, mission priorities, and general procurement approaches. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of the information technology drivers within these agencies and the federal government marketspace. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge to develop customer and partner engagement plans and provide Maximus leadership with marketplace aligned recommendations in road-mapping and executing go-to-market tactical and strategic plans.

This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate pricing, solution development, staffing, key staff sourcing, privacy and security.
- Contribute to the quantitative win rates for core, new and adjacent markets, ensuring alignment with the priorities and goals of the group and segment.
- Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, both long and short term.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide business development support within the Administration and Enforcement Business Area throughout the new business capture lifecycle, including but not limited to opportunity identification, qualification, and win strategy development.

- Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to formulate, communicate, and implement an integrated business development and capture strategy that provides customers a clear and defensible justification for selecting Maximus for an award.

- Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities that support Administration and Enforcement's business area and Division growth goals within Federal Civilian.

- Engage with customer agencies, assist in the development and implementation of campaign plans and strategies, maintain a firm comprehension of the customer's requirements, understand the strengths/weaknesses of our competitors, and develop/implement winning strategies that highlight strengths and mitigate weaknesses.

- Perform business development services including networking and research to increase business and maintain a current knowledge base of opportunities.

- Meet with current and potential clients to understand customer mission needs relative to Maximus capabilities and solutions.

- Participate in trade shows, associations, and other industry or government-related groups as required.

- Execute opportunity-specific call plans collaborating with technical staff to test and vet potential solutions with customers.

- Support the development of white papers, proposals, solutions, plans of action, business plans, and marketing materials.

- Maintain open and collaborative communications between Capture Teams, Sector Operations Lead, Growth Organization, and CTO throughout the pursuit of new business opportunities and organic expansion into the marketplace.

- Lead capture for small and subcontracted deals.

- Participate in strategy, technical, and pricing reviews.

- Act as the voice of the customer providing customer insight and market intelligence throughout the opportunity life cycle.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of education.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

- Must have broad working knowledge of Federal Government IT needs (e.g., enterprise IT, communications, cloud, cyber, ITIL-based IT service management, agile delivery practices, applications modernization, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies)

- Must have Federal government contracting policies and procedures experience

- Direct business development activities experience is a must.

- Demonstrated experience gaining sustained customer interactions both with known customer and new customers.

- Ability to travel 5% in the DC/MD/VA area.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Active listener with excellent written and oral communication skills.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$

150,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

175,000.00