The opportunity PDR is a leading global design consultancy and applied research centre based in Cardiff. PDR works across a wide range of industries and this role will focus on Marketing PDR’s activities to a wide international audience. The Business Development Officer will work with the Design Specialists and have responsibility for prospecting, qualifying, and generating new business leads. You will proactively generate fresh enquiries as well as follow up with enquiries made to PDR across the whole of their commercial services from consumer insight and sustainable design through to detailed product design and engineering. PDR’s consultancy offer encompasses a broad range of design and innovation support services to organisations in both the public and private sector and in both domestic and international markets. What we are looking for A degree in Business, New Product Development or a related field, or relevant experience. Awareness of lead generation techniques. Proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills. You will be a be a good team player with an ability to identify and develop new business prospects from multiple sources. Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise tasks. Personable and able to establish relationships quickly. Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines. Highly self-motivated. Experience of working in a commercial environment. Proven experience of good writing technique and document creation. Experience of presenting and promoting products and/or services of an organisation to both small and large groups at a senior level. Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University? In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League. Further information regarding our services can be found here: https://www.pdr-design.com In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including: • Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time). • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions. • Flexible and remote working opportunities. • Excellent family friendly policies. • Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage. • Access to all library facilities. • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work. • Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured. If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Stuart Clarke, Product Design Manager, at SJClarke@pdr-design.com Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident