Business Development Manager

Shaw management Solutions; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in sales management is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in South Yorkshire, specializing in gifts, confectionery, and food products. The role involves identifying new business opportunities and managing existing accounts, offering a competitive salary and commission structure. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in business development and strong relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission structure

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, ideally in gifts, food, or confectionery.
• Strong network or understanding of garden centres, farm shops, and food retailers.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and winning new business opportunities.
• Managing and growing existing accounts.
• Reporting on sales activity and performance.

Skills

Business development experience

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Market understanding

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Gifts, confectionery & food — South Yorkshire | £32,000–£40,000 + Commission | Garden Centres, Food Shops & Farm Shops

Are you a dynamic sales professional with a passion for products that bring joy? Do you thrive on building new relationships and growing accounts in the retail sector? If so, we want to hear from you!

About The Role
We're seeking a driven Business Development Manager to spearhead growth across South Yorkshire, selling a delightful range of gifts, confectionery and food into garden centres, food shops, and farm shops. This is a new business-focused role with a touch of account management, perfect for someone who loves the thrill of opening doors and nurturing long-term partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Identifying and winning new business opportunities across the region
• Managing and growing existing accounts with care and creativity
• Representing a high-quality product portfolio that customers love
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and support
• Reporting on sales activity and performance

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, ideally selling gifts, food, drinks, or confectionery
• Strong network or understanding of garden centres, farm shops, and food retailers
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially astute
• Based in or able to cover the South Yorkshire area

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary: £32,000–£40,000 depending on experience
• Commission structure to reward your wins
• Supportive team environment with in-house training
• Opportunity to work with a respected brand in a growing sector

Interested? For more information or to apply, please contact Jake Norfolk-Lee at Interaction Recruitment.

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