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We’ve 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’ll join a well‑established, privately owned textile manufacturer supplying customers worldwide from their UK base, they have a great heritage and strong manufacturing capability. Well known for high‑quality fabrics, the business is 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
* As with most BDM roles, you will be self‑motivated, naturally inquisitive and resilient under pressure
* We need an idea’s person for this role, someone who can offer solutions to customers and new products to the business
* Experience in an SME environment is highly preferrable
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
* UK & European travel required
About The Company
* Over 70 years of UK textile manufacturing experience
* Fully integrated manufacturing with strong in‑house technical capability
* Investing in growth in performance fabrics
If you’re ready for more autonomy, influence, and long‑term progression, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Get in touch now for more informationDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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