Business Development Manager

ECS Resource Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Resource Group is recruiting a Business Development Manager to cover the UK market.

The role focuses on expanding distribution partnerships across Midlands and Greater London, driving growth in home improvement and consumer channels, and delivering strategic business plans. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in sales, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or strategic sales.
• Experience in FMCG/consumer products is a plus.
• Degree in Business/Marketing preferred.

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 and licensing opportunities to create long term success
• Conduct 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

Account acquisition

Market analysis

Stakeholder negotiation

Presentation skills

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 Based on 70% Base 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
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• Retail, FMCG or Consumer Products experience
• Excellent track record of winning new business and opening new accounts
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and financial modellingskills
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiationskills
• 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)