Business Development Manager

ECS Resource Group Ltd; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Resource Group Ltd is partnering with a world-leading manufacturing brand to recruit a Business Development Manager covering the UK market, with a focus on Midlands or Greater London. Salary £55,000–£70,000 with 70% base salary and 30% OTE.

You will drive growth through major distributors across the UK and Europe. The role requires identifying opportunities, building commercial strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver sustained growth, partnerships, and market insights for

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development, strategic sales or commercial growth roles.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG or Consumer Products.
• Track record of winning new business and opening new accounts.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities, customers and market trends within the consumer sector and channels.
• Drive new business across the UK within the home improvement sector.
• Create consistent growth by developing detailed business cases and commercial strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across marketing, supply chain and sales.
• Forge new partnerships, alliances and licensing opportunities to create long term success.
• Conduct detailed market analysis and assessments to guide strategic decisions.
• Support the pilot launches and testing of new products.
• Deliver business plans to senior leadership.
• Drive innovation, brand and quality principles.

Skills

Business development

Strategic sales

Commercial growth

Retail/FMCG

New business acquisition

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Business Development Manager - Nationwide Location: Covering whole of UK - Ideal candidates will be from either the Midlands or Greater London area

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 (Salary is based on a split of 70% Base and 30% OTE)

Job Description

I am working with one of the world's leading and most well -manufacturing brands who have an outstanding track record and reputation for innovation and quality This commitment to quality, innovation and their people make them an excellent company to work with and their reputation as an employer is every bit as strong as their reputation as a manufacturing company.

They are now looking for a Business Development Manager to join their Home Improvement & Distribution Division and sell into some of the largest and most well-known distributors throughout the UK and Europe.

As a Business Development Manager you will

• Identify new opportunities, customers and market trends within the consumer sector and channels/
• Drive new business across the UK within the home improvement sector.
• Create consistent growth by developing detailed business cases and commercial strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams across marketing, supply chain and sales.
• Forge new partnerships, alliances and licensing opportunities to create long term success.
• Conduct detailed market analysis and assessments to guide strategic decisions
• Support the pilot launches and testing of new products.
• Deliver business plans to senior leadership
• Drive innovation, brand and quality principles .

Skills & Expertise

• Demonstrable success in business development, strategic sales or commercial growth roles
• Retail, FMCG or Consumer Products experience
• Excellent track record of winning new business and opening new accounts
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable leading cross-functional projects and influencing multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of category management principles
• Self-motivated with a proactive, results-driven approach
• Degree qualified in Business, Marketing or a related discipline (preferred)