Strategic PPE & Safety Solutions BD Manager

Rubix UKII; National (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager - Protection, Safety, Hygiene & Chemical Solutions to join the Commercial team. You will drive category sales growth, develop strategic customer relationships and expand the offering across industrial customers.

Working with sales teams, suppliers and category specialists, you will implement solutions that protect people, improve site standards and optimise operational efficiency. The role requires travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Protection, Safety, Hygiene and/or Chemical product categories, applications and customer requirements.
• Experience in business development or solution selling within industrial, manufacturing, facilities management or safety-related markets.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations, compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Ability to identify customer challenges and develop value-added solutions.
• Proven track record of delivering sales growth and new business acquisition.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence and engage customers at operational, procurement and leadership levels.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive category sales growth across Protection, Safety, Hygiene & Chemical product ranges.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to identify, secure and grow new business opportunities.
• Support quotations, tenders, site surveys and customer projects.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling, category expansion and value-added solutions.
• Partner with key account managers and regional sales teams to develop customer-specific growth plans.
• Promote workplace safety, compliance and best practice through customer engagement and solution-led selling.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to maximise customer value and market opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of sales campaigns, training programmes and commercial initiatives.
• Deliver product demonstrations, customer presentations and category awareness sessions.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, market trends, products and applications.
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities through the sales cycle.

Skills

Protection products

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Solution selling

Sales growth

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Influence at leadership levels

Presentation skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Rubix UKII is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager - Protection, Safety, Hygiene & Chemical Solutions to join the Commercial team. You will drive category sales growth, develop strategic customer relationships and expand the offering across industrial customers.

Working with sales teams, suppliers and category specialists, you will implement solutions that protect people, improve site standards and optimise operational efficiency. The role requires travel nationwide.