Business Development Manager

Location

Field based – National.

RS Safety Solutions is the PPE division of the RS Group, providing PPE, Hygiene and Workwear products primarily to the Food Manufacturing sector in the UK and Ireland.

• Liaise with senior contacts to secure new business wins.
• Manage and identify a portfolio of new business targets.
• Accountable to deliver against a pre‑agreed sales budget.
• Sell added value within a portfolio and deliver increases where required.
• Research target sectors and product ranges to add new opportunities to the pipeline.
• Work seamlessly with colleagues and suppliers to best support the role.
• Identify potential targets, develop product ranges, develop associated sectors, cold call, network with suppliers.

• Proven track record in delivering significant new business wins, sustained over a period, ideally in a similar environment.
• Experience delivering on an ambitious target and demonstrating pipeline execution.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Capable of managing onboarding of new wins and liaising with partners to ensure a smooth transition.
• Experience managing a seamless transition when handing over contracted customers to an Account Manager.