We’ve been retained by a highly established UK textile manufacturing business to recruit their new Business Development Manager.
The company is based in the Midlands, this is a hybrid role with at least 1 day per week based onsite.
You’ll join a well‑established, privately owned textile manufacturer supplying customers worldwide from their UK base, they have a great heritage and strong manufacturing capability. Well known for high‑quality fabrics, the business is focussed on growth in the technical textile space. This is a pivotal role in their growth journey which offers future opportunities for the successful person.
What You’ll Get
* £50 - 60k negotiable DOE
* Performance‑based bonus
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Company car or car allowance
* Company pension scheme
* Laptop and mobile phone provided
* Hybrid working (after probationary period) with a progression path to senior management / director level
About You
* You will have proven success in winning business in the technical textile sector
* You’ll be focused on sales, be highly driven with the will to win
* You’ll need an understanding of manufacturing and ideally some product development, as this isn’t a ‘catalogue sell’ role
* Commercially curious, with a practical mindset for developing and extending product ranges
* As with most BDM roles, you will be self‑motivated, naturally inquisitive and resilient under pressure
* We need an idea’s person for this role, someone who can offer solutions to customers and new products to the business
* Experience in an SME environment is highly preferrable
About The Job
* Identify new markets, routes to market, and opportunities for sustainable revenue growth
* Develop and deliver a growth strategy across the UK and Europe initially
* Work closely with manufacturing and technical teams to turn customer needs into commercial solutions
* Advise on future product development and investment priorities
* Manage opportunities from initial discussion through to commercial supply
* Take long‑term ownership of new‑business growth
* UK & European travel required
About The Company
* Over 70 years of UK textile manufacturing experience
* Fully integrated manufacturing with strong in‑house technical capability
* Investing in growth in performance fabrics across medical, PPE and defence to name a few
If you’re ready for more autonomy, influence, and long‑term progression, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Get in touch now for more information