National Business Development Manager

Taylor Higson; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking a driven National Business Development Manager to accelerate sales growth within the ecommerce packaging sector. The role involves prospecting clients, closing deals between £5,000 and £1 million, and maintaining CRM records. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in business development or sales. The position offers private healthcare, a mobile phone, and 26 days of holiday, alongside an uncapped commission structure.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Mobile phone & laptop

26 days holiday

Hybrid working

Uncapped commission

Monthly car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in selling into ecommerce or retailers is mandatory.
• Strong track record in securing new business and growing presence.
• Ability to maintain accurate CRM records.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and convert new and lapsed clients into long-term customers.
• Identify, develop, and close sales opportunities from £5,000 to £1 million.
• Represent the business at exhibitions and training events.

Skills

Proven experience in a business development or sales role

Strong cold-calling skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial understanding

Resilience

Self-motivation

Ability to engage with directors

Track record of opening new commercial channels

Job description

National Business Development Manager
Cambridgeshire, England - Full-Time Permanent (Hybrid)
£40,000 £55,000 (DOE) Uncapped Commission

Overview

We are seeking a driven National Business Development Manager to accelerate UK sales growth and help fill the capacity of our clients new £40m manufacturing HQ. Reporting to the CEO, this senior sales role focuses purely on winning profitable new business within the ecommerce packaging sector.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for proactively prospecting and converting new and lapsed clients into profitable long-term customers. You will identify, develop, and close sales opportunities ranging in value from £5,000 to £1 million, conducting both national face-to-face client visits and online meetings as required.

A strong commercial understanding is essential to maximise profitability by aligning client needs with cost-effective packaging solutions. You will maintain accurate and concise records within the CRM system and represent the business at relevant exhibitions and training events to continually develop market knowledge and sales capability.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a business development or sales role selling into ecommerce/retailers
• Strong cold-calling, negotiation, and closing skills
• Commercially astute, resilient, and self-motivated
• Confident engaging with directors and blue-chip organisations
• Strong track record of opening new commercial channels and growing market presence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, and results oriented.

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Mobile phone & laptop
• 26 days holiday bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Uncapped commission & Monthly car allowance

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