Business Development Manager

3 days ago


London Area, United Kingdom People Marketing Fashion Recruitment Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

I am working with a well- developed Womenswear business in Central London, who are looking to appoint an additional head into their Sales department.

As a Business Development Manager, you will play an integral part in driving new high-volume accounts, where you will work with the designers to pull together new collections and then work with retailers and businesses to convert into orders.

Relationship building is paramount, so you must be a people person, as well as having the drive and tenacity to open new doors and eye up new opportunities in the market.

You will conduct market research, identify target clients, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with internal teams to expand the company's reach and revenue streams.

This person will ideally come from a Womenswear background.

Business Development Manager- The Role:

  • Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve company growth goals and increase market share.
  • Analyse industry trends, market conditions, and competitors to identify new business opportunities.
  • Identify and target new clients, opportunities, and partnerships.
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
  • Present business solutions to potential clients, responding to their needs and concerns.
  • Generate and qualify leads through networking, outreach, and research.
  • Negotiate and close deals, managing the sales pipeline from lead generation to orders raised.
  • Collaborate with the design team to drive opportunities from prospecting to closing.
  • Conduct market research to identify potential clients and competitors.
  • Provide reports on sales progress, market conditions, and emerging trends.
  • Maintain a database of leads, prospects, and clients for future sales activities.
  • Work closely with marketing, design, technical and merchandise teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and optimise business opportunities.
  • Direct the development of proposals, presentations, and seasonal collections.
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with clients.
  • Finalise agreements and ensure proper execution.
  • Present an appropriate professional image in representing the Company both on & off site.

Business Development Manager- The Person:

  • Proven experience in business development, sales management or a similar role in the retail industry
  • Strong track record or successfully acquiring new clients and generating revenue growth.
  • Experience with contract negotiation, closing sales, and managing client relationships.
  • Well organised with excellent communication and customer care skills for dealing effectively at all levels both internally & externally.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Analytical & proactive approach to all processes within the business.
  • Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
  • IT literate with focus on Excel
  • Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and self-driven.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing market conditions.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.



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