Business Development Manager

We’ve been retained by a highly established UK textile manufacturing business to recruit their new Business Development Manager.

The company is based in the Midlands, this is a hybrid role with at least 1 day per week based onsite.   

You’ll join a well‑established, privately owned textile manufacturer supplying customers worldwide from their UK base, they have a great heritage and strong manufacturing capability. Well known for high‑quality fabrics, the business is focussed on growth in the technical textile space. This is a pivotal role in their growth journey which offers future opportunities for the successful person.

What You’ll Get

• £50 - 60k negotiable DOE
• Performance‑based bonus
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Hybrid working (after probationary period) with a progression path to senior management / director level

About You

• You will have proven success in winning business in the technical textile sector
• You’ll be focused on sales, be highly driven with the will to win
• You’ll need an understanding of manufacturing and ideally some product development, as this isn’t a ‘catalogue sell’ role
• Commercially curious, with a practical mindset for developing and extending product ranges
• As with most BDM roles, you will be self‑motivated, naturally inquisitive and resilient under pressure
• We need an idea’s person for this role, someone who can offer solutions to customers and new products to the business
• Experience in an SME environment is highly preferrable

About The Job

• Identify new markets, routes to market, and opportunities for sustainable revenue growth
• Develop and deliver a growth strategy across the UK and Europe initially
• Work closely with manufacturing and technical teams to turn customer needs into commercial solutions
• Advise on future product development and investment priorities
• Manage opportunities from initial discussion through to commercial supply
• Take long‑term ownership of new‑business growth
• UK & European travel required

About The Company

• Over 70 years of UK textile manufacturing experience
• Fully integrated manufacturing with strong in‑house technical capability
• Investing in growth in performance fabrics across medical, PPE and defence to name a few

If you’re ready for more autonomy, influence, and long‑term progression, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.  Get in touch now for more information.