Business Development Manager - Hygiene

Intersafe; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersafe is looking for a Business Development Manager in the Hygiene sector to drive sales and expand their business. This role involves prospecting high-profile clients, understanding customer needs, and providing tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the Hygiene marketplace, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Pension & Life Assurance Scheme

Private medical insurance

Community volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in the Hygiene sector within a business development environment.
• Technical knowledge of Hygiene products.
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and win high-profile business accounts within the Hygiene category.
• Identify market opportunities for hygiene products.
• Meet with customers to discuss product requirements.

Skills

Hygiene sector knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Job description

Salary of up to £35,000 (DOE), (+ Commission, Company Car, Mobile Phone & Laptop)

At Lyreco, we specialise in providing workplace supplies to businesses globally and have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager within our Hygiene Sector, to join us as part of the wider SMB Sales Division.

Benefits: 31 days holiday, rising to 38 after longer service (inclusive of bank holidays), Pension & Life Assurance Scheme, Private medical insurance (after one year of service), 2 fully paid community volunteering days each year, Referral Scheme, Opportunity for career break – after 3 years of service.

If you have previous experience selling in the hygiene category to the B2B sector and are passionate about selling, then this could be the next role for you.

As a Business Development Manager (Hygiene), your responsibilities include:

1. Working strategically to prospect and win high-profile business accounts within the Hygiene category in your territory.
2. Identifying vertical market opportunities for the Hygiene proposition.
3. Meeting with customers to understand full product requirements and suggest pricing strategies as required.
4. Staying fully up to date with the marketplace and competitor products.
5. Supporting sales visits and creating optimal solutions for customer proposals.
6. Supporting and developing Sales Reps' knowledge through training and support sessions, acting as the key contact for the specialist area.

The ideal Business Development Manager will have:

1. Experience and excellent knowledge of the Hygiene sector/marketplace within a business development environment.
2. Technical knowledge of products and commercial exposure within the sector.
3. The ability to build relationships and negotiate with internal and external contacts, including Facilities Managers, Purchase Managers, Suppliers, etc.
4. Effective time management skills, with the ability to work across multiple projects.
5. An advisory approach towards the customer, considering all issues and creating suitable solutions.
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to network at all levels up to board.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. This includes our staff, customers, suppliers, and local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and the sustainability of our environment.