Business Development Manager

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Shared company car

Expenses paid for UK travel

Healthcare

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in Bournemouth to own the end-to-end sales cycle, build a high-value pipeline across ecommerce, retail and DTC, and win strategic partnerships. The role offers hybrid working, real ownership of a patch, and clear progression in a fast-growing international business.

You will engage with founders and C-suite leaders, drive deals from first contact to close, and leverage industry networks to expand UK and European

Qualifications

• A strong track record of winning significant new business in complex B2B sales.
• Sharp commercial judgement and confident negotiation skills.
• The credibility to engage with people at board level.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the drive to work autonomously.
• Experience in 3PL, fulfilment, logistics or supply chain would be a bonus but isn't essential.
• Exposure to high-growth sectors such as beauty, wellness, apparel or premium retail would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Building and converting a strong pipeline of ecommerce, retail and DTC opportunities.
• Owning the full sales cycle, from first conversation through to proposal, negotiation and close.
• Building relationships with founders, CEOs and senior Operations and Supply Chain leaders.
• Spotting fast-growing brands that need better UK and European distribution.
• Using your network, referrals and partnerships to open new doors.
• Sharing insight and leads with a supportive sales team to drive results across the board.

Skills

Ecommerce

Retail

DTC

End-to-end sales

Board-level engagement

Autonomous working

3PL

Fulfilment

Logistics

Supply chain

Beauty

Wellness

Apparel

Premium retail

Job description

Business Development Manager - Bournemouth - up to £60,000 per annum

Up to £60,000 basic with OTE of over £100,000, and real ownership of your own patch.
As a Senior Business Development Manager based in Bournemouth, you'll be the person bringing fast-growing brands on board and winning the deals that shape a business's next chapter.
It's a visible, high-impact role where your results get noticed and properly rewarded.

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will benefit from:

• OTE of over £100,000
• Hybrid working
• Shared company car
• Expenses paid for UK travel
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare
• Freedom to build your own market and target accounts
• Senior-level visibility with an ambitious, growing international business

As a Senior Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and converting a strong pipeline of ecommerce, retail and DTC opportunities
• Owning the full sales cycle, from first conversation through to proposal, negotiation and close
• Building relationships with founders, CEOs and senior Operations and Supply Chain leaders
• Spotting fast-growing brands that need better UK and European distribution
• Using your network, referrals and partnerships to open new doors
• Sharing insight and leads with a supportive sales team to drive results across the board

As a Senior Business Development Manager, your experience will include:

• A strong track record of winning significant new business in complex B2B sales
• Sharp commercial judgement and confident negotiation skills
• The credibility to engage with people at board level
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the drive to work autonomously
• Experience in 3PL, fulfilment, logistics or supply chain would be a bonus but isn't essential
• Exposure to high-growth sectors such as beauty, wellness, apparel or premium retail would be an advantage

If you want a Senior Business Development Manager role where your wins are visible, your earnings reflect your results and you can make the patch your own, this is it.

While Rubicon uses AI to help speed up processes across the business, every application is reviewed by a human to ensure the right decision is made.