Business Development Manager

Ttigroup; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

Hotel card for business use

Lunch allowance when travelling

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Annual Gym Allowance

Discounted Milwaukee and Ryobi产品s

TTi Benefits Hub discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Milwaukee UK is investing in the future of PPE & Workwear and seeks a talented Business Development Manager to drive new opportunities and profitable growth across the UK Workwear & Foot Protection market. You will build and execute a strategic plan, acquire national accounts, and position Milwaukee as a preferred partner while managing the P&L aspects of your portfolio.

You’ll travel extensively across the UK (and occasional Europe), attend the Marlow office at least one day a week, and bring

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience within the Workwear and Footwear sector.
• Experience managing and developing national customer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of P&L and margin management.
• Construction industry experience desirable.
• Knowledge of the Milwaukee market and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Sales and/or Marketing qualification desirable but not essential.
• Passion for the Milwaukee brand and commitment to delivering results.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK, with occasional European travel.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to drive new customer acquisition and profitable sales growth within the UK Workwear & Foot Protection market.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities by building a robust pipeline of prospective national accounts and key decision-makers.
• Establish and develop strong relationships with new customers, ensuring Milwaukee is positioned as a preferred partner within the Workwear & Foot Protection category.
• Work autonomously to implement the Milwaukee growth strategy, delivering against agreed sales, margin, and customer acquisition objectives.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness by understanding market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and pricing dynamics to identify opportunities and maximise profitability.
• Regularly provide market intelligence and customer feedback, including competitor product launches, pricing strategies, service propositions, and emerging market opportunities, helping to shape Milwaukee's commercial and product strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the wider UK sales team and attend the Marlow office a minimum of one day per week to share best practice, contribute innovative ideas, support cross-functional initiatives, and align on strategic priorities.
• Influence the development of product range, promotional activity, and customer-specific solutions that support business growth and strengthen Milwaukee's position within the Workwear & Foot Protection market.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, monthly turnover projections, and pipeline updates to support business planning and budget expectations.
• Build strong internal relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including Sales Management, Finance, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Services, and Logistics to ensure customer opportunities are successfully delivered.
• Take ownership of the profitability of the Workwear & Foot Protection business within the assigned customer portfolio, managing sales performance against revenue, margin, and P&L objectives.
• Drive commercially sound decisions that maximise growth, improve profitability, and deliver sustainable returns for the business.
• To carry out other ad hoc responsibilities as requested by the Line Manager from time to time.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

MS Office

Education

Sales/Marketing qualification

Job description

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, as well as floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI’s powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE®, RYOBI®, AEG® - recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality. The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$15.2 billion and around 50,000 employees in 2026. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for business development and a proven track record within the Workwear sector? Do you thrive on opening new opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and driving category growth? Milwaukee UK is investing heavily in the future of PPE & Workwear, and we're looking for a talented Business Development Managers to play a pivotal role in our growth journey within Workwear & Foot Protection. This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised brand at an exciting stage of expansion, where you'll have the freedom to develop new business opportunities, shape your territory strategy, and directly influence the success of a key product category.

As part of working for TTI, we offer many exciting benefits!

• A company vehicle & fuel card
• A hotel card for business use (when required)
• Lunch allowance when travelling
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Benefits
• Annual Gym Allowance
• Discounted Milwaukee and Ryobi products
• Access to our TTi Benefits Hub which includes discounts with many high street retailers

As well as the above benefits, the wellbeing of our employees is of utmost importance to us and we offer an Employee Assistance Programme, giving employees access to a confidential helpline 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to drive new customer acquisition and profitable sales growth within the UK Workwear & Foot Protection market.
• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities by building a robust pipeline of prospective national accounts and key decision-makers.
• Establish and develop strong relationships with new customers, ensuring Milwaukee is positioned as a preferred partner within the Workwear & Foot Protection category.
• Work autonomously to implement the Milwaukee growth strategy, delivering against agreed sales, margin, and customer acquisition objectives.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness by understanding market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and pricing dynamics to identify opportunities and maximise profitability.
• Regularly provide market intelligence and customer feedback, including competitor product launches, pricing strategies, service propositions, and emerging market opportunities, helping to shape Milwaukee's commercial and product strategy.
• Collaborate closely with the wider UK sales team and attend the Marlow office a minimum of one day per week to share best practice, contribute innovative ideas, support cross-functional initiatives, and align on strategic priorities.
• Influence the development of product range, promotional activity, and customer-specific solutions that support business growth and strengthen Milwaukee's position within the Workwear & Foot Protection market.
• Deliver accurate sales forecasts, monthly turnover projections, and pipeline updates to support business planning and budget expectations.
• Build strong internal relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders including Sales Management, Finance, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Services, and Logistics to ensure customer opportunities are successfully delivered.
• Take ownership of the profitability of the Workwear & Foot Protection business within the assigned customer portfolio, managing sales performance against revenue, margin, and P&L objectives.
• Drive commercially sound decisions that maximise growth, improve profitability, and deliver sustainable returns for the business.
• To carry out other ad hoc responsibilities as requested by the Line Manager from time to time.

Experience/Skills required

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience within the Workwear and Footwear sector, with a proven track record of winning new business and delivering sales targets.
• Experience managing and developing national customer accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of P&L and margin management.
• Construction industry experience desirable.
• Knowledge of the Milwaukee market and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Sales and/or Marketing qualification desirable but not essential.
• Passion for the Milwaukee brand and commitment to delivering results.
• Collaborative team player, capable of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to analyse market/competitor data and provide clear business insights and reporting.
• Proactively monitor and report on competitor activity, market trends and customer feedback.
• Willingness to attend trade shows, exhibitions and industry events.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK, with occasional European travel.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

At TTI, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care and Appliances for Do-It-Yourselfer (DIY), professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair, maintenance, construction and infrastructure industries. An unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. Brand loyalty is a cornerstone for sustainable growth and increased profitability. TTI is delivering a tidal wave of change in multiple industries with its cordless technology leadership. Whether power tools, floorcare, or outdoor products. We believe in continually challenging accepted standards, exploiting, adapting, and improving technologies to create better products for higher-value brands. Our operational excellence is the engine that provides the power to innovation. This means examining every single aspect of bringing a product to market and questioning how to improve the efficiency of even the smallest detail. TTI understands that the greatest investment for every organization is in its people. At TTI, we invest heavily in developing current and future leaders. Filling the growing TTI management needs is the Leadership Development Program through aggressive university recruitment, training, and promotion ladder for high-potential talent. Instilling ESG (Environmental Social Governance) best practices along our value chain drives TTI’s approach to sustainability in the way we operate, what we produce, how we source and the way we live. Sustainability is at the core of our business today and is the bedrock for both the development of our business.