Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: St Albans
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Commission
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Business Development Manager – About the Company

Our client is an established and successful business operating within the retail sector, with a strong customer base and continued plans for growth.

They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their growing team, with responsibility for identifying and winning new business opportunities. This is a new position offering the opportunity to take ownership of the full business development process, from generating opportunities through to securing new partnerships and supporting their successful onboarding.

Business Development Manager – Details

Monday to Friday, full time, with flexible start times
3 days per week based in the office
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Commission
Car allowance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme
Staff discount
24 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
Business Development Manager – Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities
Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective customers
Research target markets and proactively generate new leads
Build relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
Prepare professional responses to tenders and new business opportunities
Present the business to prospective customers both remotely and face-to-face
Arrange and attend meetings with potential new customers
Manage opportunities through to securing new business
Work closely with internal teams to support the successful onboarding of new customers
Analyse performance and identify opportunities for further growth
Identify market trends and bring forward ideas to generate sales
Attend conferences and external events throughout the year
Business Development Manager – What We're Looking For

Previous experience in Business Development or Sales
Proven experience of identifying, developing and winning new business
Experience within retail, ideally clothing or fashion, although this is not essential
Strong lead generation and pipeline management experience
Confident presenting to customers and senior stakeholders
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A proactive and commercially focused approach
Ability to manage your own diary, workload and travel effectively
Desirable:

Experience within clothing, fashion or another product-led retail environment
Experience responding to tenders and negotiating contracts
Knowledge of garment composition and manufacturing processes
If you're an experienced Business Development professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of winning new customers and contribute directly to business growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

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