Business Development Director

Page Executive; Birmingham; Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of personal care products is seeking a senior sales professional to lead business development efforts across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will have proven experience in contract manufacturing sales, a strong track record in securing partnerships, and fluency in English along with another European language. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive six figure basic salary

Performance related bonus

Car package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the personal care or beauty contract manufacturing sector.
• Strong track record in strategic account growth.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and business development across the UK and European markets.
• Build relationships with brand owners and retailers.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.

Skills

Contract manufacturing sales

New business development

Fluent in English

Fluent in one other European language

Job description

• Global manufacturer and distributor of personal care
• Sales role focusing on the UK & Europe, additional language is required

About Our Client

We are working with a global contract manufacturer of personal care products working with some of the biggest household names in beauty. They are known for their innovative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality products. Operating as part of a large organisation, they offer a professional and structured environment.

Job Description

This is a senior, standalone position focused on new business development within the personal care sector. You\'ll be responsible for identifying and securing partnerships with brands seeking high-quality contract manufacturing solutions, leveraging the company\'s capabilities in formulation, production, packaging and distribution.

Duties include:

• Lead sales and business development efforts across the UK and European markets.
• Build relationships with brand owners, retailers, and private label businesses.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to grow revenue and market share.
• Represent the business at industry events and trade shows.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless on-boarding and client satisfaction.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in contract manufacturing sales, ideally within personal care or beauty.
• Strong track record in new business development and strategic account growth.
• Comfortable operating in a standalone role with autonomy and accountability.
• Fluent in English and at least one other European language (e.g., French, German, Spanish, Italian).
• Willingness to travel across Europe as needed.
• As it is a standalone role candidates can be based anywhere in the UK.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive six figure basic salary
• Performance related bonus
• Car package