Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting a BDM on behalf of our client in Chesterfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading business. You can be based anywhere in the UK and will be expected to travel to meet customers, both in the UK & overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities across UK and international markets.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve sales and growth objectives.
• Build strong relationships with retailers, distributors, buying groups and commercial partners.
• Generate and manage a healthy pipeline of prospective customers through proactive business development activity.
• Lead customer meetings, presentations and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial agreements.
• Work collaboratively with marketing to support product launches, promotional activity and lead generation campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to increase market penetration and expand product listings within target accounts.
• Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Attend trade exhibitions, networking events and customer meetings to represent the business and develop new relationships.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline reporting and CRM records.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure exceptional customer service and successful delivery of commercial projects

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, field sales or account management within a B2B or retail environment.
• A demonstrable track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Experience presenting to buyers, distributors or senior stakeholders.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing to wider commercial objectives.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A willingness to travel throughout the UK, with occasional overseas travel where required.
• A full UK driving licence

Skills

Required Skills

Business Development

Field Sales

Account Management

B2B Sales

Sales Forecasting

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

Market Analysis

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Proposal Writing

Job Role: Business Development Manager

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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