Business Development Manager

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting tech start-up in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the dynamic retail sector. This role offers the chance to work with an innovative team, focusing on maximizing relationships with key clients and generating new business opportunities. As the company continues to expand, you'll play a vital role in shaping its growth strategy and making a significant impact in the automated retail space. If you're ambitious, self-motivated, and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission

Supportive team

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or transferable skills for business development.
• Ability to initiate conversations with clients through various mediums.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the company's proposition and build a strong pipeline.
• Maximize existing relationships with service providers and FMCG clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer facing role

Excellent communication skills

Networking

Self-motivated

Job description

• Exciting London based tech start-up looking for a Business Development Manager.
• Sell their tech solution predominantly into the FMCG and Retail sectors.

About Our Client

Our client is a London based tech start-up focused on re-defining the world of vending and automated retail. Their technology has seen them become one of the fastest growing vending operators in the UK and they work with an impressive list of clients including Apple, Amazon, ASOS, BP, CBRE, iQ Students, McLaren, Virgin Active, Visa.

Off the back of this success, they've had a huge amount of interest in their technology from leading retailers & FMCG companies many of whom are currently looking to streamline operations and incorporate automated solutions into their retail footprint.

As a business, they're ideally positioned in a market that is certain to see significant growth in the next few years.

Job Description

Having doubled in growth in 2024 they are seeking an ambitious and motivated Business Development Manager to act as the face of the business and drive continued growth in 2025 and beyond.

Key responsibilities:

• Quickly develop a deep understanding of the company's proposition and build a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Focus will be on maximising the existing relationships we have with leading global service providers (contract catering/facilities management companies) & FMCG clients.
• Identify potential new areas of opportunity, map out the market and strategically approach key decision makers.
• Offer insights to the broader business development team & CEO. This will be crucial to guiding company growth strategy.
• Generate new leads through targeted outreach utilising multiple platforms and mediums.
• Represent the company at industry events and exhibitions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

• Previous experience working in a sales/customer facing role OR the ability to identify transferable skills suited to a business development role.
• Previous experience in contract catering / facilities management settings would be particularly interesting but not essential.
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable initiating conversations with prospective new clients through multiple mediums - phone, email, LinkedIn, events.
• Excellent communication skills able to effectively network and build strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Highly driven to succeed and able to think on their feet to react to new challenges.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £50,000-60,000 per annum, plus a commission.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and dedicated team.
• Chance to make a real impact in a dynamic retail industry.
• Hybrid working

We encourage enthusiastic individuals who are eager to step up their career in business development within the retail industry to apply for this rewarding role.