Business Development Manager
Ref: AS5934234
Watford, England
£45,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Sales Growth
- Consultative B2B Sales
- Client Relationship Management
About the candidate
A dedicated and results-driven business development professional with over three years’ experience across FMCG, retail and marketing services environments. They bring a consultative sales style, strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, opening conversations and converting prospects into long-term clients.
They have managed the full sales cycle from outreach and lead generation through to tailored proposals, negotiation and onboarding. Comfortable working with internal marketing, sales and client service teams, they are well placed to support commercial growth while keeping customer experience front and centre.
What makes them great?
- Consistently Ahead Of Target: Delivered over 120% of sales targets in a business development role supporting growth within the FMCG sector.
- End-To-End Sales Confidence: Able to manage complex sales processes from first outreach through to contract negotiation and client onboarding.
- Collaborative Commercial Mindset: Works closely with marketing and internal teams to improve brand visibility, strengthen lead conversion and enhance service delivery.
Areas of expertise
- New Business Development: Experienced in building pipelines, identifying prospects and converting opportunities across FMCG and B2B retail-focused markets.
- Consultative Sales: Skilled at understanding client challenges, shaping tailored solutions and building trust with key decision-makers.
- Account Growth & Client Retention: Strong background in managing client relationships, supporting renewals and identifying upsell opportunities.