Business Development Manager

Business Development ManagerHybrid Full-time Competitive salary + bonuses + benefitsAre you a driven, entrepreneurial Business Development Manager ready to make a significant impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-established global importer and wholesaler of botanical raw materials supplying food, drink, animal feed, cosmetics, crafts, herbal remedies and pharmaceutical sectors.We are a small, ambitious, family-owned organisation with big plans for growth. With around 23 employees and an excellent industry reputation, we are now seeking a talented Business Development Manager to help us expand into new and emerging markets, both in the UK and internationally.The RoleReporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for identifying, approaching, and securing new strategic customers. This is a true new-business-hunting role - ideal for someone who thrives on building opportunities from scratch and turning them into long-term commercial success.You will be instrumental in shaping our new business strategy, creating targeted campaigns, attending industry events, developing high-value pipelines, and contributing to product diversification across the company.After a period of training and product immersion, you will operate with autonomy, demonstrating resilience, excellent judgement, and a natural ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and analyse new market opportunitiesCreate and ..... full job details .....