Business Development Manager – Textiles/Fashion

Business Development Manager - Textiles/Fashion/Clothing Salary: 45,000-55,000 + uncapped commission Based in Hammersmith Hybrid - 4 days in office - Friday working from home A global fashion uniform retailer is looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Hammersmith. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development within B2B sales and lead generation to meet company targets and drive growth. This is a great opportunity for a results-driven Business Development Manager who excels at engaging with clients and closing deals. Experience in the textile/fashion/clothing industry is essential as the role involves close collaboration with the design and product development team. Key Responsibilities: Understand existing and potential target markets to identify where prospect companies are in their buying cycle and build relationships to ensure inclusion in tenders. Lead generation and pipeline development within the Sales & Marketing Team, focusing on identifying and cultivating new business opportunities through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, Lead Forensics, industry events, and tender portals. Manage and develop all sales pipeline opportunities through the design development and commercial stages, agreeing on new business contracts to deliver new brands and sales revenue for the client portfolio. Manage a sales budget and profit margin for new clients, ensuring that all related business activities meet commercial targets (Timescales, Quality, Pricing, and Service requirements). Execute the completion and submission of RFI's, RFPs, Tenders, and related sales documentation, including sales pitches and client presentations. Negotiate and close commercial contracts to maximize margin/profit, with guidance from the Senior Sales Manager or Managing Director. Provide responsive solutions across all touchpoints of the sales process, from initial communication to contract signing and onboarding the client. Work with the Senior Sales Manager to establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing an annual sales plan for new business, projecting expected sales volume and margin for new clients, products, and services. Assist the Senior Sales Manager in producing, analyzing, and reporting relevant management and financial information for the sales department, including pipeline forecasting, lead generation, conversion, and sales budget vs actuals. Experience and Skills Required: 3-5 years of experience in a new business sales or business development role. Proven track record in prospecting and achieving sales goals. Experience in B2B sales. A passion for fashion. Strong interpersonal skills, including composure, negotiation, and persuasive communication. Benefits: Workplace auto-enrolment pension scheme. 25 days paid annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. Option to opt into the company Healthcare Scheme. Work from home on Fridays. Uncapped commission. If you have previous experience in the textile/fashion/clothing industry and meet the required qualifications, please apply today. Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all candidates, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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