At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth in the technical textile sector and develop innovative solutions.
- Company: Established UK textile manufacturer with a strong heritage and global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, hybrid working, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for senior management roles.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a growing company and shape the future of textiles.
- Qualifications: Proven success in sales within the technical textile sector and a drive to win.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
We have been retained by a highly established UK textile manufacturing business to recruit their new Business Development Manager. The company is based in the Midlands, this is a hybrid role with at least 1 day per week based onsite. You will join a well-established, privately owned textile manufacturer supplying customers worldwide from their UK base, known for high-quality fabrics and focused on growth in the technical textile space. This is a pivotal role in their growth journey which offers future opportunities for the successful person.
What You’ll Get
- £50-60k negotiable DOE
- Performance-based bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Hybrid working (after probationary period) with a progression path to senior management / director level
About You
- You will have proven success in winning business in the technical textile sector.
- You’ll be focused on sales, be highly driven with the will to win.
- You’ll need an understanding of manufacturing and ideally some product development, as this isn’t a catalogue sell role.
- Commercially curious, with a practical mindset for developing and extending product ranges.
- You will be self-motivated, naturally inquisitive and resilient under pressure.
- We need an ideas person for this role, someone who can offer solutions to customers and new products to the business.
- Experience in an SME environment is highly preferable.
About The Job
- Identify new markets, routes to market, and opportunities for sustainable revenue growth.
- Develop and deliver a growth strategy across the UK and Europe initially.
- Work closely with manufacturing and technical teams to turn customer needs into commercial solutions.
- Advise on future product development and investment priorities.
- Manage opportunities from initial discussion through to commercial supply.
- Take long-term ownership of new-business growth in the UK.
Business Development Manager employer: Bowmay Consulting Ltd
As a highly established and privately owned textile manufacturer in the Midlands, this company offers an exceptional work environment characterised by a strong heritage and commitment to quality. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and clear pathways for career progression into senior management roles. With a focus on innovation in the technical textile sector, this role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful growth while enjoying a supportive and dynamic workplace culture.
