Business Development Manager

My client is a private label manufacturer of Curtain poles and roller blinds. They are at an exciting junction in their business and are looking to bring a Business Development Manager into the team; who will help to focus on expanding the customer base, market reach and revenue streams. This position combines strategic planning, relationship management and supporting commercial activities, this position will be working closely with the company’s senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Identify new business opportunities within target markets (Retailers UK and International)
• Actively pursue and drive acquisition for new customers and business opportunities
• Lead monthly update meetings with management to review account performance, new developments, and progress
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer requirements and competition insight
• Prepare and deliver product range offering and product solutions to new customers
• Compile and present pricing packages for management sign‑off before communicating final terms to customers
• Track KPI’s such as conversion rate, revenue performance and customer acquisitions
• Collaboration – work alongside internal teams (Sales, Factory) and key business stakeholders to deliver effective customer management, supporting continuous improvement and business growth
• Use initiative and working independently, whilst ensuring clear communication to the wider team
• Travel as needed to meet with customers, attend trade shows, and visit factories across the group to enhance relationships and gain customer and operational insights

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong ‘hunter’ with a real appetite for new business
• Team player, being intrinsic to the wider team and lead by example
• Forward thinker, being ahead of the curve and pre‑empting issues as early in advance as possible
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication, internally and externally for the business and group
• Problem solving: Ability to analyze problems and provide effective solutions
• Numerical Skills: Strong understanding of numbers, pricing, sales analysis, target tracking, margins etc.
• Organizational skills: Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in day-to-day role
• Sales Acumen: Strong understanding of customer needs and sales processes
• Technical skills: Proficiency in Microsoft office and internal sales related systems (BM etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including respectful communication and constructive collaboration. Maintain a high standard of conduct, ethics, and reliability in the workplace
• Learning and understanding the product ranges sold to your customers

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