Northern England Business Development Manager

We’re on the hunt for a driven and dynamic Sales Professional who’s passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience and expanding a brand with big ambitions. In this role, you’ll be the face of our business—bringing our high-quality workwear to life, forging strong client partnerships, and helping push our growth to the next level.

If you’re hungry for success, excited by challenge, and ready to grow with a company that values initiative and rewards hard work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

This role is based in Northern England
. Ideal candidates will be located in or around the North East, North West, or Yorkshire & Humber regions (e.g., Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford).
Candidates outside these areas, including the Midlands or South of England (e.g., Derby, Birmingham, London), are not eligible unless there is flexibility for frequent travel and relocation.

• Drive incremental sales through face-to-face customer interaction.
• Identify new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients & partnerships.
• Be the voice & presence of Scruffs Workwear Ltd across the Northern UK
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• Visit customers to install Point of Sale / Fixtures and merchandise stock for optimal appeal.
• Maintain and develop relationships with current clients through regular visits to existing National Accounts, such as Builders Merchants & Electrical Wholesalers.
• Review and adjust Point of Sale to drive sales and encourage additional stock orders.
• Regularly contact existing customers to monitor stock levels and support additional orders.
• Report findings to Head of Sales and the team, suggesting improvements from store visits.
• Assist with National trade shows, trade days, and customer mornings.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, particularly in Agricultural and Painter/Decorator markets.
• Understand company products, competition, and market positioning (full training provided).
• Support the sales team with customer queries and ad-hoc business projects.

• Commercial and “can do” approach
• Customer-facing experience
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to identify growth opportunities
• Drive to seek new business
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Strong organisational skills

Industry: Construction

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Northern England (mandatory)