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Business Development Manager

Ref: AS8975220

York, UK

£55,000

  • Permanent
  • Retail Sales Growth
  • Strategic Sales Leadership
  • Client Retention

About the candidate

The candidate is an experienced Business Development Manager with a deep understanding of the retail sector, especially in consumer goods. Leveraging exceptional negotiation skills and a tenacity for building robust relationships with retail partners, they have demonstrated their prowess in enhancing market presence and increasing revenue streams. Their approach blends strategic sales initiatives with excellent team leadership, underscoring a commitment to driving sales success and operational efficiency.

Having actively expanded market share in previous roles within national distribution and regional supply chains, the candidate offers a wealth of practical experience combined with a dynamic ability to adapt to diverse market landscapes. Their prior success in identifying and securing over 50 new retail partnerships has significantly contributed to business growth, proving their capability to foster and execute impactful business development strategies.

What makes them great?

  • Revenue Growth: Directly contributed to a 30% year-on-year revenue increase by successfully expanding the company's footprint in the retail market.
  • Client Retention Improvement: Initiated and led sales strategies that improved client retention rates by 20%.
  • Upselling: Assisted in upselling strategies that led to a 15% increase in sales opportunities, demonstrating strong potential in sales optimisation.

Areas of expertise

  • Retail Partnership Development: Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key retail stakeholders, increasing brand penetration in the independent retail sector.
  • Strategic Sales Leadership: Adept at guiding sales teams towards exceeding sales targets through strategic planning and execution.
  • Performance Analysis & Growth Strategies: Skilled in analysing performance data to drive business decisions and implement effective growth strategies within the retail industry.