Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Protective Clothing

Location: Wetherby 

Salary: £30,000 + uncapped commission (£35,000 - £45,000 OTE)

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join a specialist manufacturer of high-performance protective clothing. Based at the offices in Wetherby this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their sales career within a niche and growing market.

You will be responsible for supporting new business development and managing existing customer accounts, primarily through telephone, email, and video communication. Working closely with the wider sales team, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth and delivering an outstanding customer experience with potential of both UK and international markets. 

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively contact prospective customers to generate new business leads and opportunities
• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing accounts through regular outreach and relationship building
• Respond promptly to inbound enquiries, qualifying opportunities and converting to sales
• Prepare and follow up on quotations and proposals
• Work alongside the external sales team to support field-based opportunities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets and KPIs
• Develop a sound understanding of the product range to confidently advise customers
• Provide general sales administration support as required

About You

• An experienced salesperson with a track record of growing and managing a pipeline
• A background in mapping out markets and developing both new and existing business opportunities 
• A genuine interest in developing product knowledge within a specialist sector
• Ambitious, drive and tenacity