Business Development Manager
Ref: AS8024868
Kidsgrove, Staffordshire
£60,000
- Permanent
- Commercial Growth Strategy
- Industrial Market Development
- Product Commercialisation
About the candidate
A commercially focused business development professional with a strong background in industrial markets, including construction, ceramics, manufacturing and specialty chemicals. They bring a practical mix of strategic growth planning, market analysis and hands-on commercial delivery, with experience supporting regional expansion and new product launches across Northern Europe.
They are looking for a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks. Friendly, collaborative and analytical, they work well with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, shape portfolio strategy and turn ideas into commercially successful outcomes.
What makes them great?
- Proven Growth Delivery: Helped achieve a 30% increase in market penetration over two years through focused market entry and portfolio strategies.
- Commercial Efficiency: Played a key role in a commercial excellence programme that improved customer engagement and increased sales efficiency by 15%.
- Collaborative Approach: Confident working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to drive projects forward while keeping sustainability, innovation and commercial impact front of mind.
Areas of expertise
- Market Growth Strategy: Experienced in identifying new market opportunities, shaping entry plans and supporting business expansion across industrial sectors.
- Commercial Analysis & Pricing: Skilled in analysing market trends, developing pricing strategies and improving revenue performance across multiple product lines.
- Product Commercialisation: Hands-on experience launching new product lines, enhancing portfolios and supporting innovation-led growth.