Business Development Manager in Castleford

Location - Remote

Work pattern: 4 days on the road, 1 admin day WFH / Office

At Sigma Retail Group, we specialise in providing comprehensive solutions for retail businesses, with a focus on build, maintenance, store fixtures, fittings, and supply chain services. Our expert teams, including Project Solutions, Building Services, Display, and Logistics, work together to manage every aspect of retail environments, from initial design and manufacturing to installation and ongoing support.

We are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to support our Display team. This is a fantastic role that will allow the successful candidate to flourish in a collaborative, supportive, and customer-focused environment.

Benefits:

• A competitive basic salary
• Company bonus or commission scheme
• Great health and well-being packages
• A fantastic pension scheme
• An extra day of annual leave in your Birthday month

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a targeted business development plan aligned with the Display Division's strategic goals.
• Build on existing relationships within the wider group to identify opportunities for fixtures and retail project services.
• Engage new customers in the UK grocery and fashion sectors, presenting the division's capabilities and value proposition.
• Maintain and utilise CRM systems to manage pipelines, forecast sales, and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure tenders, proposals, quotations, and project delivery meet customer expectations.
• Represent the division at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings to enhance market visibility.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments to inform divisional strategy and business planning.
• Produce regular reports and updates on performance against targets and strategic objectives.

What you need:

• Proven track record in business development or account management, ideally within retail services, fixtures, fit-out, or related industries.
• Experience working with UK grocery and/or fashion retail customers.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify profitable opportunities.
• Experience in using CRM systems to manage pipelines and support strategic planning.
• Organised, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Mental Health First Aiders:

At Sigma Retail Group, we prioritise the wellbeing of our team by having trained Mental Health First Aiders on hand, creating a supportive environment where colleagues can access help and guidance when needed. If you're passionate about mental health and wellbeing, we offer the opportunity to receive training and become part of the MHFA team.

Fundraising events:

We are passionate about raising money for both local and global charities, and our commitment to making a difference is reflected in the wide range of fundraising activities we organise throughout the year. Our Colleague Board takes the lead on these initiatives, running monthly campaigns that engage our team and community. These campaigns include everything from donating to cloth banks to taking part in exciting events like dragon boat races and charity challenges. Through these efforts, we not only raise vital funds but also strengthen our sense of camaraderie, encouraging everyone to get involved and support causes close to their hearts.