Business Development Manager

Job description

Business Development Manager – UK

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK market. This role will focus on developing existing client relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities within targeted sectors.

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Marketing, you will act as the main point of contact between customers and the business, translating market needs into commercial opportunities aligned with wider business strategy. This is a highly field-based role and requires a strong presence “on the road”.

Key Responsibilities - Business Development Manager – UK

• Grow and develop an existing client portfolio by fully understanding customers’ business strategies and objectives
• Identify and generate new business leads within targeted market segments
• Secure and attend business meetings, ensuring timely follow-up and conversion
• Develop new business opportunities, including new products, in line with agreed annual targets
• Achieve agreed sales budgets and revenue targets
• Maintain appropriate gross profit margins across the customer portfolio
• Manage a shared sales office portfolio of customers
• Carry out regular customer visits and build long-term, trusted relationships

About You - Business Development Manager – UK

• Proven experience in a Business Development or Sales role
• Knowledge of the AFH market is highly desirable
• Candidates from the hygiene industry, soap manufacturing and/or paper manufacturing backgrounds will be given strong consideration
• An empathetic, enthusiastic and proactive individual with a strong problem-solving attitude
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role

The Role - Business Development Manager – UK

• Full-time, field-based position with visit to the office ( Brighton)
• High level of customer visits, typically 3–4 days per week
• UK-based travel with occasional overseas travel

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newhaven

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English