Business Development Manager- Safety

Lyreco Singapore Malaysia; England; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile + benefits package

23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Job summary

Lyreco is seeking a Business Development Manager – Safety to drive PPE sales across the UK. The role focuses on winning new PPE accounts, expanding existing relationships, and meeting ambitious revenue targets. A strong field presence and travel across the region are required.

You’ll join a Safety Sales team offering substantial commission, a company car, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to sales professionals. Apply to join Lyreco’s growing PPE portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PPE sales or safety sales experience.
• Proven track record in prospecting and closing new business.
• Willingness to travel across North England.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new customers to grow PPE and Safety business.
• Win and implement new PPE accounts across territory.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline with Account Managers.
• Develop existing accounts to increase PPE spend.
• Meet sales and margin targets and present strong quotes.
• Spend four days per week meeting customers face-to-face.

Skills

PPE sales

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Presentation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Business Development Manager- Safety### Business Development Manager- SafetyApply: Field Based - UK: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 15, 2026 (21 days left to apply): JR-1000030552Safety BDM to include Work wear# Business Development Manager – Safety**Location:** Field-based – National **Hours:** Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm **Salary:** Up to £45,000 depending on experience + £16,000 commission opportunity **Benefits:** Company car, laptop, mobile + benefits package **Contract:** Permanent / Full Time ## Ready to create something great? At Lyreco, we’re about **empowering people to create great** – and we’re looking for an experienced **Business Development Manager – Safety** to join our Safety Sales team. If you have strong **PPE sales experience**, enjoy winning new business and know how to develop lasting customer relationships, this is an opportunity to take ownership of your territory and make a real commercial impact. ## What you’ll be doing as a Business Development Manager:You’ll drive growth across your territory by identifying new opportunities, winning PPE business and developing existing customer accounts.* Identify and prospect new customers to grow our Safety and PPE business.* Win and implement new PPE accounts across your territory.* Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities alongside our Account Managers.* Develop existing accounts by identifying opportunities to increase PPE spend.* Achieve agreed sales and margin targets.* Prepare and present commercially strong quotes and proposals.* Spend at least four days per week meeting customers face-to-face across your territory. ## What we’re looking for as a Business Development Manager:We’re looking for someone who understands the PPE market and can demonstrate a strong track record in customer-facing sales.You’ll ideally bring:* At least **3 years’ experience within PPE sales** or a closely related Safety sales role.* A proven track record of prospecting and winning new business.* Experience developing existing customer accounts and identifying growth opportunities.* Strong commercial awareness and confidence working with sales, margin and pricing.* The ability to create and present compelling customer proposals.* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.* The flexibility to travel regularly across North England. ## Why Lyreco?At Lyreco, our people are at the heart of what we do. We want everyone to have the opportunity to grow, succeed and **create great**.Alongside a competitive salary and excellent commission opportunity, you’ll receive:* **Up to £16,000 commission opportunity*** Company car* 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays* Company pension* Life assurance* Employee Assistance Programme* Cycle to Work Scheme* Retail vouchers* Eye care vouchers* Discounted gym memberships We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, while supporting the wellbeing of our people and the sustainability of our environment.**Ready to create something great? Apply today and join our Safety Sales team.***Agency CVs will not be accepted.*