Business Development Manager

Ref: AS4440492

London, England

£60,000

• Permanent
• Sustainable Fashion Growth
• Strategic Partnerships
• Market Analysis

About the candidate

A commercially minded business development professional with strong experience across fashion, retail and consumer goods, with a particular focus on sustainability and ethical practices. They have a solid track record in identifying growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships and using market insight to support better commercial decisions.

Now looking for a permanent opportunity, they bring a friendly, collaborative approach and are available to start in two weeks. They are especially well suited to businesses looking to grow responsibly, strengthen stakeholder relationships and improve their market position in sustainable retail.

What makes them great?

• Sustainable Growth Focus: Helped increase partnerships with sustainable brands by around 30%, strengthening market presence in the ethical fashion space.
• Revenue Contribution: Supported sales and marketing activity that contributed to around 20% revenue growth over two years within an eco-conscious apparel business.
• Cross-Functional Impact: Worked closely with teams across sales, marketing and analysis to improve customer engagement and support more efficient ways of working.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Partnerships: Experienced in identifying, approaching and building relationships with new partners, particularly within sustainable fashion and ethical retail.
• Market Research & Lead Generation: Skilled at spotting emerging trends, analysing market opportunities and turning insight into practical growth plans.
• Sales & Stakeholder Communication: Confident presenting value propositions, supporting sales activity and aligning internal teams around clear commercial objectives.