Business Development Manager

Weve been retained by a highly established UK textile manufacturing business to recruit their new Business Development Manager.The company is based in the Midlands, this is a hybrid role with at least 1 day per week based onsite.Youll join a well-established, privately owned textile manufacturer supplying customers worldwide from their UK base, they have a great heritage and strong manufacturing capability. Well known for high-quality fabrics, the business is focussed on growth in the technical textile space. This is a pivotal role in their growth journey which offers future opportunities for the successful person.What Youll Get£50 60k negotiable DOEPerformance-based bonus25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany car or car allowanceCompany pension schemeLaptop and mobile phone providedHybrid working (after probationary period) with a progression path to senior management / director levelAbout YouYou will have proven success in winning business in the technical textile sectorYoull be focused on sales, be highly driven with the will to winYoull need an understanding of manufacturing and ideally some product development, as this isnt a catalogue sell roleCommercially curious, with a practical mindset for developing and extending product rangesAs with most BDM roles, you will be self-motivated, naturally inquisitive and resilient under pressureWe need an ideas person for this role, someone who can offer solutions to customers and new products to the businessExperience in an SME environment is highly preferrableAbout The JobIdentify new markets, routes to market, and opportunities for sustainable revenue growthDevelop and deliver a growth strategy across the UK and Europe initiallyWork closely with manufacturing and technical teams to turn customer needs into commercial solutionsAdvise on future product development and investment prioritiesManage opportunities from initial discussion through to commercial supplyTake long-term ownership of new-business growthUK & European travel requiredAbout The CompanyOver 70 years of UK textile manufacturing experienceFully integrated manufacturing with strong in-house technical capabilityInvesting in growth in performance fabrics across medical, PPE and defence to name a fewIf youre ready for more autonomy, influence, and long-term progression, this could be the opportunity youve been waiting for. Get in touch now for more information.TPBN1_UKTJ