Remote Business Development Manager

Location: Remote - UK
Reports to: Product Director, Swan Retail

About Swan Retail

Swan Retail is part of the Clear Course Group and delivers powerful retail EPOS and back-office software solutions to multi-site and independent retailers across the UK.

Our platform goes beyond point of sale. Swan provides a fully integrated retail ecosystem, combining front-of-house EPOS, robust back-office management, omni-channel connectivity, loyalty functionality, and embedded payments powered by Clear Accept.

With over 20 years of product evolution, Swan is a mature, feature-rich retail solution with high customer retention and deep operational capability. From fashion and department stores to furniture and sports retail, we help retailers run smarter, more connected operations.

Swan is a core brand within the Clear Course retail division and benefits from dedicated marketing campaigns, SDR support, and strong internal investment.

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to accelerate new business growth within Swan Retail.

This is a new role within the team, created to expand market reach and drive additional revenue. You will focus on identifying and securing new retail customers, particularly within fashion, department stores, furniture, beauty, homeware and specialist retail sectors.

While there is inbound support and marketing activity, this role requires a proactive mindset. We are looking for someone who can build their own campaigns, open doors, and develop relationships across the retail landscape.

You will own the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to close, working closely with product managers, implementation teams, and senior leadership to deliver well-structured, commercially sound deals.

• Driving new business acquisition across key retail verticals
• Identifying market opportunities through networking, outreach, and targeted campaigns
• Managing the full sales cycle from first contact through demo, proposal, negotiation and close
• Responding to RFPs and structured tender processes
• Delivering product presentations (remote and in person), supported by product and implementation teams
• Building professional relationships with retail decision-makers
• Creating development plans, sales forecasts and revenue projections
• Working closely with marketing and SDR teams to maximise campaign performance
• Accurately managing pipeline and activity within Hub Spot
• Meeting agreed quarterly revenue and new logo targets

• Proven success driving new business growth within IT, Tech, SaaS, or Retail Software
• Strong commercial and technical awareness
• Experience managing full sales cycles, including RFP processes
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills
• Strong forecasting and pipeline management capability
• Organised, structured and target-driven
• Experience using CRM systems (Hub Spot preferred)

• Background in retail software, EPOS, or e-commerce solutions
• Experience selling into fashion, department stores, furniture, or specialist retail sectors
• Experience with in a PE-backed or scale-up environment
• Strong professional network within retail
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Join a growing retail technology brand within Clear Course
• Strong marketing investment and SDR support
• Full product and implementation backing during the sales process
• Clear, structured targets and uncapped commission with accelerators
• Opportunity to grow within the wider Clear Course retail portfolio

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Private medical cover
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Access to the Calm wellbeing app
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression across the Clear Course Group