Business Development Manager (Greeting Cards & Gifting)

Pgbuzz; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading greeting card publisher in the UK is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to drive new business in the independent retail market. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record and strong retail experience. This role involves leading a regional team, creating sales strategies, and presenting to decision-makers. A generous compensation package includes a company car and performance-related bonuses, along with a culture that fosters ambition and long-term success.

Benefits

Company car for national travel

Performance-related bonus

Employee benefits platform

Leadership Development Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business sales or business development.
• Strong retail sales experience, ideally buyer-facing.
• Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business with independent retailers.
• Present high-impact proposals to retail buyers.
• Create and deliver sales strategies that drive growth.
• Lead and develop two Sales Executives.

Skills

New business sales experience

Retail sales experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Coaching or leading sales teams

Job description

Business Development Manager – Independent Sales (Greeting Cards & Gifting)

• York – Ideally based in North Yorkshire (with regular national travel)
• Competitive salary + company car + bonus + excellent benefits

Join one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted brands in greeting cards and gifting.

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially astute Business Development Manager to join our Independent Sales Division at UK Greetings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well‑established, respected brand that retailers know and love – giving you a strong platform to open doors, create opportunities and drive lasting business growth.

The role

As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving new business across the UK’s independent retail and garden centre market – combining national reach with hands‑on, relationship‑led selling.

You’ll lead a small regional team, develop commercial opportunities and represent a brand that’s synonymous with quality, creativity and reliability.

What you’ll do

• Identify and win new business with independent retailers, garden centres and multi‑site groups.
• Present high‑impact proposals to retail buyers and decision‑makers.
• Create and deliver sales strategies that drive growth and market lest. integrantes.
• Lead and develop two Sales Executives, guiding them to achieve ambitious regional targets.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and account success.
• Provide feedback and insight to shape future commercial strategy.

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record in new business sales or business development.
• Strong retail sales experience, ideally buyer‑facing.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Experience coaching or leading others within a sales environment.
• A consistent career history showing commitment and long‑term growth.
• A proactive, goal‑driven approach and the flexibility to travel nationally.

Who we are

UK Greetings is one of the UK’s leading greeting card publishers, supplying retailers of every size – from boutique independents to major high‑street names. We’re a well‑loved, creative and collaborative brand that’s been helping people connect and celebrate for decades.

You’ll be joining a company that’s big enough to open doors, but personal enough to value your contribution – a brand that gives your sales skills genuine weight and credibility in the market.

What we offer

• Company car for national travel
• Performance‑related bonus
• Employee benefits platform אָפּымыз trip.
• Staff shop
• Online Doctor & Employee Assistance Programme
• Leadership Development Programme

…and a culture that rewards drive, ambition and long‑term success.

Ready to represent a respected brand and take your career further?

Apply today and take the next step with a well‑loved brand that opens doors and rewards achievement.

Please visit www.ukgreetings.co.uk to apply and take the opportunity to drive new business growth with the UK’s most established greeting card publisher.