Exciting opportunity for a proven commercial and business development professional to take nurture and grow the sales function for my client.

Developing new business through multi-channel strategies as well as growing existing customers.

Client Details

My client is a well-established retail and distribution company dedicated to proactively developing and manufacturing innovative products aimed at enhancing independence and security for their older customers. Operating primarily in the Health, Wellbeing, and Gifting categories, my client pride themselves on a commitment to comfort, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Senior Business Development Manager - Wellbeing Products

Description

Senior Business Development Manager - Wellbeing Products

We are currently seeking a driven and successful Senior Business Development Manager to lead the sales and commercial activities and be a key member of this well-established team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven commercial professional to play a vital role in growing the multi-channel commercial function of the business, increasing existing customer business through account management as well as driving new business wins with key customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective development and growth strategies in collaboration with the Managing Director to achieve targets and drive growth.
• Maintain and nurture a portfolio of accounts, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction through regular engagement and support.
• Identify opportunities to maximise sales revenues within existing accounts.
• Generate leads and develop prospects, converting these with the backing of a dedicated admin team.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director to estimate volumes for both new and existing products, including strategic product planning and launches.

Profile

Senior Business Development Manager - Wellbeing Products

• Proven track record of maximising commercial results and consistently exceeding targets in a retail and trade partner environment.
• Experience with national retailers such as Argos, Curry's, Robert Dyas amongst other similar accounts.
• Additional partner experience with wholesalers and distributors.
• Self-motivated with a natural commercial ability with strong presentation and pitching skills.
• Comfortable, confident, and passionate about pursuing new business opportunities and gaining wins.
• Excellent analytical and commercial acumen as well as being highly organised.
• Flexibility to travel nationally (Full UK license required) to meet customers as well as some overnights as and when required.
• Self-starter and very proactive with a zest for seeking out new customer wins in a diverse retail environment.

Candidates will be mainly remotely / field based however travel to the Berkshire office needs to be possible up to 1-2 days per week for meetings and catch ups.

Job Offer

Circa £40,000 to £50,000 basic salary, depending on experience brought to the role, commission and bonuses available subject to hitting agreed targets, plus other benefits.