Business Development Manager - Premium Disruptor Brand

R13 are proud to be representing an award-winning and market-leading brand in their search for an experienced BDM to join their successful commercial sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious B2B sales professional to play a key role in driving new business, developing strategic partnerships and managing relationships with a portfolio of nationally recognised brands.

You'll be responsible for identifying new commercial opportunities, building long-term client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that support both client objectives and business growth. This role offers genuine autonomy, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to become part of a collaborative and high-performing team. This role comes with a huge amount of autonomy to get creative in recognising suitable prospects and managing the sales process through engagement, contract negotiations and ongoing relationship management / growth.

Based in Norwich with hybrid working available, the role also involves UK travel to attend client meetings and industry events. Mon-Friday working hours with a basic salary of £37,000 plus an uncapped commission structure. **Experience working with blue-chip or enterprise clients is desirable**.

The Company

This incredibly established business has built an outstanding reputation within their sector and continues to experience impressive growth. Partnering with some of the UK's best-known brands, across multiple sectors, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences, developing long-lasting commercial relationships and creating an engaging, supportive environment where employees are encouraged to thrive.

Benefits

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• £37,000 basic salary plus uncapped commission.
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• Performance-related incentive scheme.
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office.
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• Staff discount scheme.
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• Accredited professional development and training opportunities.
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• Regular company social events throughout the year.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
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The Day to Day

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• Identifying / securing B2B collaboration opportunities across multiple sectors.
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• Building and nurturing relationships with prospective commercial clients.
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• Developing tailored proposals and commercial solutions to meet business objectives.
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• Negotiating agreements and successfully converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.
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• Management of client relationships, identifying referral / growth opportunities.
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• Managing your own sales pipeline, ensuring activity supports ambitious revenue and profitability targets.
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• Maintaining accurate records and forecasting using Salesforce CRM.
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• Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
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• Representing the business at client meetings, networking events and industry exhibitions across the UK.
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• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities to expand commercial partnerships.
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You Will Have / Be

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• Proven track record in a B2B sales and development role.
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• Ideally managed relationships with bluechip or enterprise clients (desirable).
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• A consultative approach to sales with exceptional relationship-building skills.
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• A proven track record of understanding prospect customer demographics, identifying suitable clients and winning their business.
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• Achieving targets
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• Confident presenting proposals and negotiating commercial agreements.
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• Highly organised with excellent communication and influencing skills.
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• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify new opportunities.
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• Experience using CRM systems, Salesforce would be a bonus.
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• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
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• An interest in premium consumer brands would be advantageous but is by no means essential.
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How to Apply

To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity please email your CV to Rebecca Headden – Business Partner at rthirteen recruitment. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days upon initial submittal of your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

For candidates applying from outside the local region, please include a brief covering note outlining your relocation plans, current location, and anticipated timeframe for moving. Applications without this information may not be considered further.