Business Development Manager

Reed in Teesside are currently representing a growing manufacturing and distribution business serving both B2B and B2C markets, with ambitious growth plans and a focus on expanding their customer base. This is where you will come in…. they are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help build and shape their sales function. This is a hands-on role focused on generating new business, building a strong sales pipeline, and developing long-term customer relationships. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to sales strategy, customer acquisition, CRM processes, and future team development and growth. Benefits – • Basic salary: £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience • Bonus structure is currently being finalised, but a high-performing individual could realistically earn an additional £1,000 - £2,000 per month • Company vehicle provided: brand new Hybrid Volkswagen Golf • AMEX card, mobile phone and laptop supplied • Working from home with full autonomy with onsite meetings being held 2 – 3 times per month • Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm • Some weekend attendance may be required for events so time off in lieu is provided where applicable • Christmas operates with a skeleton staff arrangement – you will use some holiday allowance for the days you are off during this period • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Additional annual leave accrues with service: • +2.5 days after Year 1 • +2.5 days after Year 2 • Increasing entitlement to 25 days plus bank holidays after two years' service • Pension scheme • Free parking • Free tea and coffee • Brand-new office to work from when onsite Working closely with the founder, your key Responsibilities will be: • Generate and manage your own sales pipeline • Identify and engage new business opportunities • Conduct meetings, site visits, and customer discovery sessions • Prepare proposals, quotations, and negotiate contracts • Build lasting customer relationships and drive revenue growth • Support sales strategy, market development, and process improvement About You - • Proven sales or business development experience • Self-motivated and comfortable prospecting for new business • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Organised, analytical, and confident using CRM systems and other systems such as Copilot, LinkedIn, HubSpot, Salesforce, Appollo.io to fully engage in data driven prospecting with suitable tools available • Ambitious, proactive, and entrepreneurial, with a passion for winning new business and helping build a high-performing sales function from the ground up • Full UK driving licence • Able to work independently Desirable • Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or commercial sector experience • B2B solution selling background • Experience creating sales processes and strategies • Commercial awareness and an established industry network