BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – UK &/Ireland
GB Trade & Logistics Ltd | London, United Kingdom
Location: London Office – Full Time, Office Based
Position: Business Development Manager – UK
Contract: 5 Years
Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Incentives: Performance-based incentives + International travel opportunities
About GB Trade & Logistics
GB Trade & Logistics is expanding its international business operations and establishing a new consumer and commercial product brand in the United Kingdom.
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Business Development Manager to take ownership of the UK market launch and build a strong B2B sales and distribution network across the country.
This is not a traditional sales role. The successful candidate will be responsible for building the market, developing distribution channels, generating orders and driving revenue growth from the ground up.
The Role
As Business Development Manager – UK, you will take full ownership of the brand's commercial development across the United Kingdom.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing the UK B2B sales strategy.
- Establishing and positioning a new brand within the UK market.
- Driving sales of energy storage solutions and power products, including batteries and related product categories.
- Developing sales of electrical and consumer appliances across appropriate B2B channels.
- Identifying and onboarding distributors, wholesalers, dealers and strategic business partners throughout the UK.
- Building and maintaining a nationwide distribution network.
- Generating and converting B2B sales opportunities and securing purchase orders.
- Managing the complete sales cycle — from prospecting and negotiations through to order closure.
- Developing relationships with retailers, distributors, wholesalers, corporate buyers and commercial customers.
- Working closely with our UK & Ireland distribution network to facilitate product availability and order fulfilment.
- Expanding the brand's market presence and customer base across the country.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and commercial opportunities.
- Taking ownership of sales targets, revenue generation and overall business performance.
- Preparing regular sales forecasts, pipeline reports and performance updates for management.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a high-performance business development professional with a strong commercial mindset.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in B2B sales and business development.
- Strong knowledge of the UK distribution, wholesale or retail market.
- Existing relationships with distributors, wholesalers, dealers or corporate buyers will be highly advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new markets and acquire new customers.
- Strong negotiation and commercial relationship-building skills.
- A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills.
- The ability to work independently and take complete ownership of assigned targets.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial and results-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
- UK driving licence require
- Must have a valid Right to work in the UK (sponsorship will not be provided)
The Mindset We Value
Build. Sell. Deliver. Grow.
We are looking for someone who does not wait for opportunities .... they create them.
Someone who can walk into a market with a new brand, identify the right partners, open doors, secure orders, build distribution and turn a business plan into measurable commercial results.
Performance & Growth
This is a target-driven role with significant responsibility and earning potential.
Your success will be measured through:
- Revenue generated
- B2B orders secured
- New distributors onboarded
- New accounts acquired
- Achievement of monthly and annual targets
High performance will be recognised and rewarded through performance-based incentives and international business travel opportunities.
What We Offer
- £40,000 – £60,000 annual salary, depending on experience and suitability.
- company car and mobile phone
- Performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to build and lead the commercial expansion of a new international brand in the UK.
- International travel opportunities.
- Direct exposure to senior management and international business operations.
- Long-term career growth within a growing international organisation.
- 5-year employment contract, subject to agreed terms and conditions.
- London-based office environment with a strong entrepreneurial and growth-focused culture.
This Role Is For You If...
You are a hunter, not an order-taker.
You enjoy opening new accounts, building relationships, negotiating commercial deals and closing business.
You want the responsibility and opportunity to say:
“I built this market.”
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