Business Development Manager

Ref: AS3029138

Manchester, UK

£45,000

• Permanent
• Retail Account Development
• Independent Retail Partnerships
• Sales Growth Strategy

About the candidate

A commercially minded sales professional with a strong background across retail and wholesale environments, experienced in building trusted relationships with independent retailers and supporting them to improve store performance. They bring a practical, hands-on approach to account development, promotional planning and customer engagement.

Available to start in 2 weeks and seeking a permanent opportunity, this candidate is well suited to a growth-focused role where they can develop retailer partnerships, drive sales performance and deliver clear, measurable results.

What makes them great?

• Proven Sales Uplift: Delivered around a 20% sales increase within their territory by improving retailer engagement and implementing tailored promotional strategies.
• Improved Customer Retention: Helped achieve a 15% increase in renewals through targeted marketing activity and strong account support.
• Practical Problem Solver: Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to tight deadlines and finding solutions that help retail partners improve performance.

Areas of expertise

• Retailer Relationship Management: Skilled in building long-term partnerships with independent retail owners, strengthening loyalty and improving engagement.
• Sales Growth & Account Development: Experienced in managing customer portfolios, identifying opportunities and supporting territory growth through tailored plans.
• Promotional & Joint Business Planning: Confident creating targeted promotional activity and practical business plans that support retailer and supplier objectives.