Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive Hinckley, Leicestershire £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Permanent, Full-Time Office-based Macildowie are working with this client based in Hinckley to recruit an experienced Sales Executive within the apparel and accessories sector. If you're a commercially minded sales professional with experience in apparel, fashion or merchandise, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of business development activity while working with well-known retail customers, licensing partners and music industry clients. The Role • Driving new business growth across retail, music merchandise, touring and licensing markets. • Building long-term relationships with buyers, merchandisers, licensing partners and key stakeholders. • Identifying opportunities to expand product ranges and maximise account growth. • Managing pricing, margins, sales forecasting and overall commercial performance. • Working closely with design, production and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently. • Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and consumer behaviour to identify new opportunities. • Leading customer meetings, presentations and business reviews. • Managing customer orders, project timelines and critical paths to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate: • At least two years' experience in business development, sales or account management within apparel, fashion, merchandise or a related industry. • A proven track record of identifying and converting new business opportunities. • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage pricing, margins and sales performance. • Experience working within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. • Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. • The ability to manage multiple customer projects simultaneously. • Strong analytical and organisational skills. • Knowledge of music merchandise, licensing, touring or promotional products would be advantageous. • Good Microsoft Office skills. • A full UK driving licence. Interested? Apply today!