Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 + Uncapped Bonus Structure
Role Overview
Ready to own the entire client journey? We're looking for a proactive and ambitious relationship builder to help expand our brand presence. You won't just hunt for new partners (like retailers, designers, and hotels) and close deals; you'll manage the relationship end-to-end. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love taking true ownership of your work from start to finish, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
* Prospecting: Identify and acquire new high-value accounts, specifically targeting retailers, interior designers, and the hospitality sector (hotels).
* Outreach: execute a proactive sales strategy, including cold calling, email outreach, and attending industry trade shows to generate leads.
* Pitching: Create and deliver compelling presentations to pitch our products to prospective clients.
* Negotiation: Manage pricing discussions and negotiate terms for bulk and volume orders to maximise revenue while maintaining margins.
* Store Presence: Working with retailers to get our branded products stocked in their stores
* Collaboration: Supporting the PR and Marketing team by representing the company in shows/events and other potential opportunities
Operations & Account Management
* Onboarding: Oversee the setup of new B2B clients, ensuring they have the necessary data, assets, and support to start ordering.
* Relationship: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary contact and trusted advisor
* Inventory Management: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure stock availability for bulk orders and forecast inventory needs based on the sales pipeline.
* Logistics & Fulfilment: Act as the liaison between the client and our logistics team to arrange shipping, freight, and delivery for large-scale orders.
Ideal Qualities
* Experience in B2B sales, wholesale, or business development.
* Strong ability to balance aggressive sales goals with operational detail (inventory/logistics).
* Self-reliant and proactive work ethic
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Confidence in cold outreach and face-to-face networking at trade shows.
* Proficiency in creating slide decks and using CRM software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Liversedge WF15 6QA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* What strategies have you used to help trade customers improve sales?
* What attracts you to our company and this role in particular?
* Are you comfortable with travel requirements for partner visits or events?
Work Location: In person