Business Development Manager

TAKKT Group; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKKT Group is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive profitable new business growth across the TAKKT UK cluster. You will develop relationships with new customers, identify opportunities across our product portfolio and introduce customers to workplace solutions including office furniture, industrial supplies, packaging and storage.

You will collaborate with sales, marketing, operations and e-commerce teams to expand our customer base while delivering sustainable growth and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B business development across industrial sectors.
• Ability to identify opportunities, build relationships and win new accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing revenue growth with profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted business development plan for priority segments.
• Identify, qualify and convert new prospects through outbound activity and referrals.
• Drive profitable revenue growth while protecting margin through negotiations.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline with accurate forecasting and CRM discipline.
• Analyze market trends and customer needs to find new opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

CRM proficiency

Excel

Digital sales tools

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiations

Tools

CRM platforms

Excel

Job description

Are you an ambitious sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships? Do you enjoy identifying opportunities, opening doors and creating commercial success? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, shape customer partnerships and work across a broad portfolio of market-leading brands, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're looking for a Business Development Manager to drive profitable new business growth across the TAKKT UK cluster. You'll be responsible for developing new customer relationships, identifying opportunities across our portfolio and introducing customers to our wide range of workplace solutions, including industrial supplies, office furniture, packaging, storage and workplace safety products.

Working closely with our sales, marketing, category, operations and e-commerce teams, you'll play a key role in expanding our customer base while delivering sustainable, profitable growth.

What you'll be doing

New Business Development

• Develop and execute a targeted business development plan across priority customer segments.
• Identify, qualify and convert new prospects through outbound activity, networking, referrals and strategic account development.

Commercial Growth

• Drive profitable new business revenue while protecting margin through effective commercial negotiations.

Pipeline & Performance Management

• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and strong CRM discipline.

Market Insight & Collaboration

• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to identify new commercial opportunities.

What we're looking for

• A proven track record in B2B business development, ideally within industrial supplies, office furniture, packaging, workplace safety or a related distribution environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance revenue growth and profitability.
• Experience selling across multiple product categories or brands.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with a data-driven approach and confidence using CRM systems, Excel and digital sales tools.
• A proactive self-starter with resilience, ambition and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

What success looks like

You’ll be measured on:

• New business revenue generated.
• Gross margin achieved on new customer wins.
• Pipeline growth and opportunity conversion rates.
• Number of qualified opportunities created.
• Cross-selling and multi-brand penetration across customer accounts.
• Customer retention and repeat order growth from newly acquired customers.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious commercial team where you'll have the freedom to develop new business, build lasting customer relationships and make a significant contribution to our continued growth. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of trusted brands, supported by experienced colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer solutions.

If you're motivated by winning new business, creating commercial opportunities and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.