Business Development Manager - Branded Merchandise

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying, targeting and securing new business opportunities within the textile, apparel, sports, fashion and workwear sectors
• Building strong, long‑term relationships with customers and acting as a trusted advisor
• Promoting and selling premium print solutions aligned with customer requirements
• Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets
• Staying informed on industry trends, competitor activity and emerging market opportunities
• Working closely with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to deliver outstanding customer solutions

This opportunity would suit commercially minded candidates from branded merchandise or promotional products who understand the process of selling into the design and creative manufacturing sector and enjoy developing new business.

Relevant backgrounds include promotional products, branded merchandise, textiles, badges, inks, sports kits, print consumables, heat transfer, embroidery or garment decoration. Candidates should ideally have experience selling bespoke or adaptable products into clothing or print businesses, rather than coming from a reseller environment where product development input is minimal.

• Around 5+ years' experience in business development, sales or account management
• A valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
• A proven track record of winning and growing business
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility to travel nationally as part of a field‑based role

Clients are primarily based across the Midlands, with national coverage. Ideally candidates will be located within one hour of the lower to upper Midlands. As a guide, candidates would ideally not be based south of Basingstoke or north of York, although exceptional experience may allow some flexibility.

• Competitive basic salary plus performance‑based commission
• Comprehensive training and development
• Clear progression opportunities within a global brand
• Access to high‑quality premium products with an excellent industry reputation
• A supportive and innovative working environment
• Opportunities to collaborate and network internationally within the wider group

This is a unique opportunity to join a business in a newly created role, offering genuine scope to shape the position, work with premium products customers are happy to buy, and contribute to an innovation‑led organisation where new ideas and market‑driven product development are actively encouraged.