Business Development Manager

Posted 3 July by Coburg Banks Limited
Easy Apply
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum, inc benefits
Hitchin , Hertfordshire
Permanent, full-time

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

View all jobs
Posted by Coburg Banks Limited
We're looking for a highly creative and driven Business Development Manager to join our client, a specialist supplier of environmentally friendly and sustainable living products for inside and outside the home. You would play a key role building and maintaining relationships with trade partners, distributors, and key accounts, while also collaborating closely with the marketing team to create impactful campaigns and promotions.

The role will suit a results-oriented strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in previous trade sales and marketing roles, ideally within the home and garden sector. A thorough and demonstrable understanding of trade channels, distribution networks and customer dynamics will be key.

Full-time permanent opportunity based at the company's Hitchin HQ. Offering a salary of up to £40,000 plus uncapped commission with a fantastic range of benefits including profit share bonus scheme, retail discounts programme, childcare scheme, gym discount, plus a range of wellbeing initiatives to encourage positive mental health inside and outside the workplace.

----

The Role:
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales and marketing initiatives aimed at driving growth and increasing market share within our target segments. Key responsibilities will include…
- Developing and implementing trade sales and marketing strategies to achieve revenue targets and business objectives
- Cultivating relationships with trade partners, distributors and key accounts to expand market presence and drive sales growth
- Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, promotions, and initiatives targeting trade customers
- Analysing market trends, competitor activity, customer feedback, to identify opportunities for growth
- Monitoring sales performance metrics and provide regular reports and insights to senior management
- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and operations, to ensure alignment and execution of trade strategies.

----

The Candidate:
The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager role will have a proven and successful track record in previous trade and marketing roles, with a strong understanding of trade channels and distribution networks. The role will suit highly committed and driven individuals able to demonstrate…
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Strategic mindset, able to translate insights into actionable plans and initiatives
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility to travel as needed for customer meetings, trade shows and events

----

The Company:
A family-owned business running several ecommerce websites and operating on a number of online marketplaces, selling a wide range of environmentally friendly, sustainable and eco products for inside and outside the home. This is a great chance to join a forward-thinking business who believe in empowering staff to take responsibility and accountability, committed to trying to help customers reduce their impact on the environment.

----

Interested? If you think you're right for this Business Development Manager role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Required skills

  • Sales Executive
  • Business Development Manager
  • Trade Sales Manager

Reference: 53002657

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job

Not quite what you are looking for? Try these similar searches