Business Development Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider in the United Kingdom seeks a results-driven National Account Manager to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will manage key accounts, collaborate with internal teams, and identify new business opportunities within the fashion and luxury sectors. A strong background in account management and excellent negotiation skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact company success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in national account management or external sales.
• Experience in managing key accounts and driving business growth.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies.
• Build strong client relationships through regular meetings.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and drive strategic business plans.
• Identify new business opportunities in various sectors.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless onboarding of clients.
• Support finance in managing outstanding payments.
• Conduct competitor research and store visits.
• Provide accurate sales reporting.

Skills

Customer focus

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a results-driven National Account Manager to drive sales, strengthen existing client relationships, and secure new business within key market sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to improve margins.
• Build strong client relationships through regular meetings and business reviews.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and drive strategic business plans.
• Identify new business opportunities, focusing on the fashion, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, and luxury retail sectors.
• Collaborate with business development teams to ensure seamless onboarding of new clients.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver high-quality, value-added solutions.
• Support finance in managing outstanding payments and addressing slow-moving stock.
• Conduct store visits and competitor research to stay ahead in the market.
• Provide accurate sales reporting and actively participate in team meetings.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong customer focus with the ability to understand and meet client needs.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to change.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in IT and data analysis tools.

Experience & Requirements:

• Proven track record in national account management or external sales.
• Experience in managing key accounts and driving business growth.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Performance Measures:

• Achievement of sales targets and business growth objectives.
• Success in implementing customer business plans and securing new accounts.
• Adherence to key processes and company strategies.