Business Development Manager

Rubicon Recruitment; Lower Blandford St Mary; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; 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 in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth across ecommerce, retail and DTC channels. You will own the end-to-end sales cycle, from initial outreach to closing deals, with strong visibility in a fast-growing, international business.

The role offers hybrid working, a shared company car, and UK travel with expenses covered. Expect a high-ambition environment where results are rewarded and ownership of your patch is encouraged.

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

• Build and convert 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.

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.