Teamwear Business Development Manager

## Teamwear Business Development Manager### Teamwear Business Development Manager Full Time Wrexham, UK £30,000.00 - £32,500.00 + Bonus## A bit about Net World Sports Join Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.

The
** Teamwear Business Development Manager
** is the growth engine and strategic driver of the teamwear division at
** Net World Sports**. This role is outward-facing and opportunity-led - responsible for generating new business, building partnerships, and unlocking scalable revenue streams. It operates upstream of the Teamwear Sales Executive, creating a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities which are then converted and operationally managed by the inbound sales function. Beyond revenue generation, the role plays a critical function in feeding market intelligence back into the business, influencing product development, pricing strategy, customisation capabilities, and operational readiness.

This is a hybrid role, based at both our Wrexham HQ and in the field.###
** WHAT YOU'LL DO
**** New Business Development & Lead Generation
*** Proactively identify and target new opportunities across:  + Sports clubs (grassroots to semi-professional)  + Schools, colleges, and universities  + Corporate and community organisations
* Execute outbound sales activity including:  + Cold outreach (phone, email, Linked In)  + Networking and referrals  + Strategic partnerships
* Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified prospects.
* Own the full top-of-funnel process from prospecting through to agreement in principle.
** Field Sales & Relationship Building
*** Regularly travel to meet prospects and customers:  + Club visits  + Campus meetings  + Facility tours
* Deliver in-person sales presentations using:  + Product samples  + Kit bundles  + Customisation options
* Build long-term, high-value relationships with key decision-makers (club managers, coaches, procurement leads).
* Represent the brand as a credible, knowledgeable partner in teamwear.
** Events, Trade Shows & Market Presence
*** Identify and attend relevant:  + Trade shows  + Sporting events  + Industry exhibitions
* Plan and execute event strategies to:  + Generate leads  + Showcase teamwear ranges  + Strengthen brand visibility
* Evaluate ROI of events and refine future participation strategy.
** Pipeline Ownership & Sales Handover
*** Qualify opportunities thoroughly before handover to the Teamwear Sales Executive.
* Collaborate closely to ensure:  + Accurate transfer of requirements  + Clear expectations on timelines and pricing
* Stay involved in key accounts to support conversion and relationship continuity.
* Maintain visibility of pipeline health and upcoming demand.
** Strategic Growth & Market Intelligence
*** Capture and analyse insights from customer interactions, including:  + Product gaps (styles, fits, colourways)  + Pricing sensitivities and competitor positioning  + Demand for new customisation features
* Translate insights into actionable recommendations for:  + Product development  + Buying strategy  + Pricing models
* Act as the “voice of the customer” internally.
** Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
*** Work closely with:  + Product development  + Buying & sourcing  + Customisation/print  + Logistics & operations
* Drive alignment between sales growth and operational capability.
* Contribute to building scalable processes as order volume increases.
* Support forecasting by providing forward-looking pipeline data.
** Departmental Growth Planning
*** Develop and maintain a rolling sales pipeline and growth roadmap.
* Anticipate demand spikes and ensure the business is prepared operationally.
* Identify opportunities for:  + Range expansion  + Bundled offerings  + Subscription/repeat order models
* Help shape the long-term commercial strategy of the teamwear division.
** Leadership & Team Development
*** Line manage and support the Teamwear Sales Executive.
* Ensure strong alignment between outbound generation and inbound conversion.
* Provide coaching…