Are you a hungry, driven sales professional with proven experience in apparel or branded merchandise?Do you thrive on opening doors, securing contracts, and smashing new business targets? If you live for the chase and love turning prospects into long-term partnerships, this is the role for you.We re looking for a Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth through pure new business development across new sectors. This is a high-impact, commercially focused position suited to someone ambitious, energetic and results-driven.The RoleThis is a 100% new business focused role.Your primary objective will be identifying, approaching and securing new commercial opportunities. You will also negotiate contract renewals with existing clients and play a key role in achieving agreed strategic growth targets.Key Responsibilities Drive new business development Build, manage and convert a strong pipeline Undertake commercial negotiations Prepare and manage compelling business proposals and tender submissionsNegotiate annual contracts and long-term merchandise programmesIdentify cross-divisional opportunitiesEnsure sales plans align with cash flow and margin targetsAssist with budgeting and forecasting of sales and marginsAttend trade shows, exhibitions and book face-to-face client meetingsProvide market feedback and commercial insight to senior leadershipAct as first point of contact for prospects and stakeholders About YouWe are seeking a confident, commercially astute and energet