Senior Business Development Manager

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car or car allowance

Job summary

A growing FMCG aligned retail services business is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to drive growth in North West England and North Wales. This role involves owning a region with untapped potential, building relationships with retailers and multi-site operators, and introducing a range of retail services. Ideal candidates will have proven B2B sales experience in relevant sectors and a consultative sales approach. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future success of the territory and the business.

Qualifications

• Proven field-based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or related environment.
• A track record of developing territories or growing under-penetrated regions.
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential.
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers and wholesale partners.
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship management

Strategic mindset

Leadership skills

Proactive approach

Job description

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Base pay range

Senior Business Development Manager - FMCG / Retail £50,000-£55,000 + bonus + car or car allowance North West England & North Wales

A growing FMCG aligned retail services business with a brilliant reputation in the market is expanding its UK footprint and is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to unlock a high-potential territory across the North West and North Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business on a strong growth trajectory, where your contributions as a Senior Business Development Manager will directly shape the success of the region and the wider business. You'll work with independent retailers, wholesale partners, and multi-site operators to introduce a broad suite of services that support retail performance and drive growth.

You’ll:

• Take full ownership of a region with significant untapped potential, shaping its growth strategy and outcomes as the Senior Business Development Manager in this territory
• Build strong relationships with independent retailers, wholesale partners and multi-site operators
• Introduce a comprehensive range of retail services spanning operational solutions, commercial tools and wholesale support
• Identify opportunities, open doors and expand the business in a market with huge upside potential
• Operate with autonomy, resilience and a strategic mindset to deliver tangible impact
• Provide leadership support to a wider regional team of BDMs

You’ll need:

• Proven field based B2B sales experience within FMCG, wholesale, retail or a related environment
• A track record of developing territories or growing under-penetrated regions
• Confidence in generating your own opportunities with a proactive approach
• A consultative, relationship led sales style
• Leadership and key account-level experience highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of the retail landscape
• A long-term mindset, integrity and the drive to contribute meaningfully to a growing business

This Senior Business Development Manager role is perfect for someone motivated by growth, ownership and the opportunity to shape a region's future.

BH35094

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion