UK Business Development Manager – home-based – Midlands/North of England

An exciting new career opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to  develop and drive our client’s product portfolio and brands within the UK Livestock Farming Sector.

The successful candidate will be commercially astute and demonstrate a technical understanding. You must enjoy spending time in the field, both on farm and in store and have the ability to understand customer problems and provide innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the annual sales & marketing plan for the product categories, delivering the annual sales and gross margin budget objectives
• Provide technical support for end users, internal and external customers
• Develop, build and maintain strong working relationships with existing channel partners, influencers and customers
• Keep channel partners and customers informed of new products, promotional opportunities and product supply status.
• Co-ordinate and implement sales promotional programmes
• Ensure retail products are distributed, ranged, and merchandised in-store to optimise profitable sales opportunities
• Provide training and support to both existing and new channel partners and customers
• Provide monthly reports on sales performance and new product introductions
• Monitor competitor activity and report relevant information back to management
• Capture and report back user feedback for product / system improvements.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development and supplier relationship management
• A good knowledge of the UK livestock industry will be a distinct advantage
• A qualification in a relevant technology, business or marketing subject is desirable
• Possess an understanding of sales, operations, manufacturing and product development processes
• Project Management experience
• Experience in a new product development will be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Strong IT skills with the aptitude to learn new technology
• Full UK driving license

Remuneration:

An attractive remuneration package is on offer including a  competitive salary, company car/car allowance and company pension scheme

To apply for this new career opportunity:

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to: amandalatham@delacyexecutive.co.uk.

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Amanda Latham on:

Office 01885 483440, DDI 01885 485524, Mobile 07730218934

Thank you.

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