Retail Business Development Manager | St Albans | Up to £45k

Red Door Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45k

Flexible hours

Car allowance / company car

Life Insurance (4x)

Employee assistance

Company pension

Staff discount

Holidays 24 days + BH

Job summary

Red Door Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive nationwide retail account growth. You will generate new business, deliver compelling proposals, and present products to prospective clients while coordinating cross-functional teams for seamless onboarding.

The role offers flexible hours (3 days in office, 2 at home) and a benefits package including life insurance, pension, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Proactive in establishing, building and maintaining a successful pipeline.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service attitude.
• Awareness of garment compositions and manufacturing processes.
• Positive, confident attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and build client relationships.
• Prepare proposals, tenders and presentations.
• Present products and services to prospective clients.
• Arrange and attend client meetings and presentations.
• Brief internal teams on client requirements and projects.
• Coordinate internal departments to deliver successful client solutions.
• Oversee the onboarding and integration of new clients.
• Produce supporting documentation and implementation materials.
• Maintain regular client communication throughout implementation.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Research market trends and spot new commercial opportunities.
• Contribute ideas to support business development and sales growth.
• Attend industry events, conferences and networking activities.

Skills

Pipeline management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Contract negotiation

Job description

A successful and fast growing organisation are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their nationwide, retail based business.

What’s In It For You

• Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience
• Hours: flexible working hours, 3 days in the office, 2 at home
• Car allowance (although this can change to a company car if required by the company)
• 4x salary Life Insurance and employee assistance programme
• Company Pension
• Staff discount
• Holiday entitlement 24 days, plus bank holidays, increases wih length of service

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and build client relationships
• Prepare proposals, tenders and presentations
• Present products and services to prospective clients
• Arrange and attend client meetings and presentations
• Brief internal teams on client requirements and projects
• Coordinate internal departments to deliver successful client solutions
• Oversee the onboarding and integration of new clients
• Produce supporting documentation and implementation materials
• Maintain regular client communication throughout implementation
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth
• Research market trends and spot new commercial opportunities
• Contribute ideas to support business development and sales growth
• Attend industry events, conferences and networking activities

What The Employer Is Looking For

• Proactive in establishing, building andmaintaining a successful pipeline
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills coupled with a customer service attitude
• Have a good awareness of garment compositions and manufacturing processes
• Positive, confident attitude with a strong work ethic
• Experience in contract negotiation

Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.

Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.