Business Development Manager

good hair day; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty brand is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across salon channels in Leeds. This role involves achieving sales targets, expanding the brand's presence, and building strong relationships with salon owners. The ideal candidate will have field sales experience in the beauty or wellness sector, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for premium styling. A competitive salary, company car, and ongoing training are offered in a vibrant team culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & commission

Company car

Private medical

Exclusive product discounts

Ongoing training and career development

Vibrant team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in field sales or business development.
• Proven success in winning new business partnerships.
• Comfortable with frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets across salon channels.
• Identify and secure new salon partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with existing salon accounts.

Skills

Field sales experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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WHO ARE WE?

Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK's number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand!

Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd combines cutting edge technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. ghd tools deliver "safer for hair" heat styling that have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.

Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day!

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We're looking for a commercially driven, field-based Business Development Manager to unlock growth across our salon channels in the Leeds region. This is a high-potential territory with untapped opportunities.

As Business Development Manager for the Salon Channel, you'll be responsible for driving commercial success across Leeds and surrounding areas. Expanding our salon footprint, delivering revenue growth, and elevating brand presence through strategic partnerships, education, and retail excellence.

This is a high-impact role for a commercially astute professional who thrives on hitting targets and building lasting relationships in the professional beauty space.

Postcodes of the region include: BD, DN, HD, LS, HG, HU, WF, YO, HX

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary & commission.
• Company car.
• Private Medical.
• Exclusive product discounts.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• A vibrant, trend-led team culture.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial & Business Development:

• Achieve and exceed sales targets, profitability goals, and KPIs across your territory.
• Lead monthly business reviews with salon accounts, using performance data to drive improvements.
• Maximise time management and minimise business costs through strategic journey planning.
• Drive sell-in and sell-out performance across styling tools, products, and services.
• Collaborate with education and marketing teams to activate campaigns and boost retail conversion.

New Business Development & Territory Expansion:

• Identify, prospect, and secure new salon partnerships aligned with brand standards.
• Deliver compelling pitches and commercial proposals tailored to client objectives.
• Present compelling commercial proposals and product demonstrations.
• Execute territory growth plans based on market insights, competitor activity, and brand strategy.

Relationship Management & Brand Advocacy:

• Maintain and nurture relationships with existing salon accounts, focusing on understanding their business goals, challenges, and growth potential.
• Conduct regular account reviews and provide coaching to elevate performance.
• Build trusted relationships with salon owners, stylists, and educators.
• Represent the brand at trade shows, regional events, and salon activations.

Revenue & Commercial Growth:

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets across salon accounts.
• Maximise sell-in and sell-out performance through tailored business plans.
• Identify and execute upsell opportunities across styling tools, accessories, and retail programs.

Performance & Reporting:

• Track KPIs including revenue, new account acquisition, average order value, and retention.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline visibility.
• Provide weekly updates and strategic insights to leadership.

REQUIRMENTS

• Minimum 2 -3 years of experience in field sales, business development, or regional management. Experience in the spa, hair, beauty, or wellness sector would be desirable.
• Proven success in winning and launching new business partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with frequent travel and field-based work.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder with a passion for premium beauty and styling.
• Proficient in using Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint etc.
• Full clean UK driving license.
• Proficient in CRM systems and performance reporting.

VALUES

• Collaborative - We work together to create the extraordinary
• Creative - We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business.
• Courageous - We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future.
• Connected - We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first.
• Committed - We are responsible for our impact on others & the planet.

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