Business Development Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus up to 20%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Statutory pension

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across the North East. This field-based role involves building a new sales presence, developing relationships with convenience retailers, forecourts and regional retailers, and managing end-to-end sales with a consultative approach.

The role offers a base salary of 35,000 to 45,000 with a bonus of up to 20% and a company car, plus 25 days holiday and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in field-based Business Development or Territory Sales roles.
• Proven track record of winning new business and building customer relationships.
• Consultative sales style with ability to understand client challenges.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage an own territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage your own sales territory across the North East.
• Win new customers and establish long-term relationships.
• Lead the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing deals.
• Demonstrate the commercial value of the technology solution to retailers.
• Take ownership of UK growth and contribute to the expansion plan.

Job description

Business Development Manager

35,000 to 45,000 DOE basic + 20% bonus + Company Car North East Field Based

If you're looking for a Business Development Manager role where you can genuinely build something from the ground up, this is one of the most exciting opportunities in the market.

We're recruiting on behalf of a global technology business that's changing the way retailers approach sustainability and customer engagement. Following continued international success, they're investing heavily in the UK and building a brand new sales team to support their next phase of growth.

This isn't just another Business Development Manager opportunity. You'll be joining a well financed business at a pivotal stage of its UK growth, giving you the chance to make a real impact while helping shape the future of the commercial team. With ambitious expansion plans, genuine career progression and the backing of an established international organisation, it's a fantastic time to get on board.

Working across your own territory, you'll partner with convenience retailers, independent stores, symbol groups, forecourt operators and regional retail businesses. This is a highly consultative sales role where you'll build trusted relationships, understand your customers' businesses and demonstrate how innovative technology can improve operations, enhance the customer experience and deliver long term commercial value.

Package

• 35,000 to 45,000 basic salary.
• Up to 20% annual bonus.
• Company car.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days after two years' service.
• Statutory pension.
• Statutory sick pay.
• Genuine career progression within a rapidly growing international business.

You’ll

• Build and develop your own territory through new business activity.
• Win new customers while establishing long term commercial relationships.
• Work closely with convenience retailers, independent stores, symbol groups and forecourt operators.
• Manage the full sales process from initial conversation through to completion.
• Become a product expert, confidently demonstrating the commercial value of the solution.
• Take ownership of your territory and play a key role in the company's UK growth.

We’re looking for

• Experience in a field based Business Development, Area Sales or Territory Sales role.
• A proven track record of winning new business and developing customer relationships.
• Experience selling into convenience, independent retail, symbol groups, forecourts or the wider retail sector would be advantageous.
• A consultative approach with the ability to understand customer challenges and recommend commercial solutions.
• Self motivated individuals who enjoy autonomy and managing their own territory.
• Strong relationship building skills with plenty of energy and enthusiasm.
• A genuine desire to be part of an exciting growth journey.
• Capital equipment or technical sales experience would be beneficial, but is not essential.

In return, you'll join a business with significant financial backing, ambitious expansion plans and a leadership team that is passionate about investing in its people. As the business continues to scale across the UK, there will be genuine opportunities to progress your career while playing a key role in one of the most exciting growth stories in the sector.

If you're a Business Development Manager looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact, or an ambitious sales professional ready to step into a Business Development Manager role with exceptional long term potential, I'd love to hear from you.

Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Drop me a message or apply today.