Director of Business Development

ASG International; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global SME/SMB seeks a Director of Business Development to drive growth and lead high-level relationships. The role is based in the UK with full flexibility. Candidates should have solid experience in the Tobacco or Alcoholic Beverage markets, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively. This is a unique opportunity offering autonomy and a chance to shape key initiatives within a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Full autonomy in initiatives

Flexible working hours

Transparent and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Deep and long-term technical expertise in related fields.
• Experience with Tobacco or Alcoholic Beverages.
• Profile in Senior Commercial Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and sales initiatives.
• Lead relationships with Premium Fortune 500 brands.
• Foster a culture of transparency and innovation.

Skills

Technical expertise in POS, POP, Signage, Display

Experience in Tobacco or Alcoholic Beverage Vertical

Senior Commercial Leadership

Experience in SME/SMB or start-ups

Strong communication skills

Job description

Practical points

Title: Director of Business Development

Location & Flexibility: flexible for anyone living in the UK already

Level: based on experience (six figures)

THIS IS A TRULY GREAT OPPORTUNITY BUT AN EXTREMELY SPECIFIC/NICHE ONE!

ALL of the below criteria must match to have a true win-win partnership:

• Deep & long-term technical expertise in: POS, POP, Signage, Display etc
• Deep & long-term experience in Tobacco OR Alcoholic Beverage Vertical/Market
• Seasoned Senior Commercial Leadership profile (Sales, BD, AM etc)
• Career so far predominantly in SME/SMB and/or start-up environments (>250 people)
• Experience working for manufacturer/producer (not just a middleman/procurer)
• Great talker and great listening (key part of company culture/philosophy)

What is offered in return

• Enjoy full autonomy & complete trust/backing/support for your initiatives
• Join a fast-growing high potential global SME/SMB (was only a start-up a few years ago)
• Key values to be part of sincerity, transparency, innovation and sustainability
• Enjoy full flexibility in how/when you work
• Compensation is always open for fair 2-way discussion and aspects can be bespoken
• Lead Premium Fortune 500 brand relations at international level

If you match the criteria and are interested in the offer, further information can be shared in a confidential welcome call (names of stakeholder, name of company, name of brands, turnover figures etc).