Senior Business Development Manager
Ref: AS3781418
Manchester, UK
£55,000
- Permanent
- B2B Revenue Growth
- Industrial Sector Sales
- Commercial Strategy
About the candidate
A seasoned B2B commercial professional with over a decade of experience across industrial, manufacturing, construction and PPE-related markets. Based in Manchester, UK, they are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.
They bring a strong mix of strategic sales planning, key account development and stakeholder management, with experience supporting international customers and working closely with product, marketing and operational teams to shape customer-focused solutions.
What makes them great?
- Proven Revenue Growth: Delivered around 30% year-on-year sales growth within an energy-focused industrial segment through targeted marketing and stronger customer engagement.
- Strong Customer Development: Helped grow a client base by around 20% in a safety-led product environment through clear communication, service focus and relationship building.
- Collaborative Approach: Works effectively across product development, marketing and operational teams to ensure customer needs are understood and commercial opportunities are maximised.
Areas of expertise
- Commercial Strategy: Skilled in identifying new market opportunities, building targeted growth plans and aligning sales activity with wider business goals.
- Key Account Management: Experienced in managing distributor and end-client relationships across industrial, construction and manufacturing sectors.
- Market-Led Decision Making: Confident using market insight and customer data to guide strategic decisions and support product positioning.