Business Development Manager

Red Recruitment Group Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager for a role focused on luxury B2B sales. You will identify new business opportunities, cultivate relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored solutions. This position offers hybrid working and a salary range of £40,000 - £60,000, depending on experience. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proven sales record in luxury or creative industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience in luxury packaging or related fields.
• Strong understanding of sustainability issues in packaging.
• Proven sales record with high-value solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new B2B clients in the luxury sector.
• Develop a pipeline of qualified leads.
• Collaborate with internal teams for client solutions.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong network in luxury sector

Consultative selling

Sustainability awareness

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

CRM tools experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business Development Manager to join our clients dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth. This role offers an exciting chance to contribute to organisational expansion while working in a collaborative environment. The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication skills and a keen understanding of sales processes, with experience in CRM software such as Salesforce being highly desirable.

Duties

• Identify, approach, and win new B2B clients in the luxury sector (electronics, beauty, fragrance, spirits and premium retail)
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified leads and opportunities
• Understand client needs to craft custom packaging solutions that combine design, functionality, and eco-consciousness
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal design, production, and sustainability teams to deliver end-to-end client solutions
• Stay ahead of industry trends in luxury branding, sustainable materials, and market movements
• Attend relevant trade shows, networking events, and client meetings (travel as required)
• Meet and exceed sales targets and performance KPIs

Skills

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally within luxury packaging, premium products, or creative industries
• Strong network within luxury, beauty, or lifestyle brand sectors
• Proven ability to sell consultative, high-value solutions to senior stakeholders
• Deep understanding of sustainability issues in packaging and strong commercial awareness of trends in eco-conscious design
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for premium design and innovation
• Experience working with CRM tools and managing sales pipelines

Hours and Pay

• Monday - Friday
• 9am - 5:30pm
• Hybrid work available
• Between £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience