Sales Business Development Manager

Print On Uk; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Print On is seeking a high-energy Sales Business Development Manager to drive growth from a strong industry network in print, retail, or events. This hunter role requires creating opportunities, opening doors, and winning high-value accounts to generate significant revenue.

You will target strategic accounts, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with production teams to ensure accurate quotations and timely delivery, while leveraging a 24/7 production capability.

Qualifications

• Active client network with buyers and decision-makers across sectors.
• Proven track record in winning major new business and exceeding targets.
• Ability to travel locally and work on-site in Cheadle.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and win major new business opportunities and strategic accounts.
• Leverage network to open doors across target sectors.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with internal teams for accurate quotations and timely delivery.
• Use CRM to track pipeline metrics and monitor market trends.

Skills

Client network

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

CRM

Sales tools

Spreadsheets

Face-to-face selling

Tools

CRM software

MS Excel

Job description

Are you a top-tier, highly driven sales professional with a powerful network in print, retail, or events? Print On is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for an exceptional Sales Business Development Manager to accelerate our next phase of commercial growth.

This is a serious hunter role for a serious salesperson. You won't be sitting back waiting for inbound leads to arrive - you will be expected to create opportunities, open doors, win high-value accounts, and generate substantial new revenue.

About Print On

Established in 1994, Print On is a leading digital print production powerhouse based in the North West with over 25 years of industry excellence. Operating 24 hours a day with massive production capacity, we partner with clients of all sizes to deliver creative, high-impact print solutions that drive commercial goals.

Our Complete End-to-End Capabilities Include:

• Large Format & Signage: Retail graphics, hoardings, signage, exhibition stands, and graphics.
• POS & Campaign Rollouts: Point of Sale materials, small format print, and multi-site campaign execution.
• Full Logistics & Installation: Premium finishing, packing, nationwide graphic installation, and logistics management.

Responsibilties

• Drive High-Value Revenue: Identify, qualify, and win major new business opportunities while developing strategic accounts.
• Leverage Your Network: Introduce Print On’s broad 24/7 production capabilities to key decision-makers across target sectors.
• Pipeline & Deal Management: Manage the full sales cycle - from prospecting, cold outreach, and face-to-face meetings to presenting proposals, negotiating contracts, and closing deals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal estimating and production teams to ensure accurate quotations, timely delivery, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Reporting & Strategy: Use CRM tools to manage pipeline metrics and monitor market trends to shape your growth strategy.

Who We Are Looking For

1. Essential Client Book & Industry Network An existing, active network is a fundamental requirement. You should bring strong relationships with buyers and decision-makers (Marketing Directors, Procurement Managers, Agency Owners, Creative Directors, Production Managers) across sectors like:

• Experiential, Events & Exhibitions
• Property, Construction, Interiors & Signage
• Demonstrated success in personally winning competitive accounts, securing large projects, and exceeding aggressive targets.
• Ability to demonstrate the commercial depth and quality of your client network over multi-year relationships.

3. Hunter Mindset & Core Skills

• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with comfort in pitch settings.
• Proficiency in digital sales tools, spreadsheets, and CRM pipeline management.
• Willingness to work on-site in Cheadle, engage clients face-to-face, and travel locally as needed.

Ready to Lead the Market?

If you have the network, the drive, and the commercial grit to dominate the large-format space, we want to hear from you.