Business Development Executive

If you're a commercially minded sales professional with experience in apparel, fashion or merchandise, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of business development activity while working with well-known retail customers, licensing partners and music industry clients.

The Role

As a New Business Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities, whilst developing and growing existing customer relationships. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality merchandise solutions that meet customer expectations and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving new business growth across retail, music merchandise, touring and licensing markets.
• Building long-term relationships with buyers, merchandisers, licensing partners and key stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to expand product ranges and maximise account growth.
• Managing pricing, margins, sales forecasting and overall commercial performance.
• Working closely with design, production and operations teams to deliver projects efficiently.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and consumer behaviour to identify new opportunities.
• Leading customer meetings, presentations and business reviews.
• Managing customer orders, project timelines and critical paths to ensure successful delivery.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys developing relationships, spotting commercial opportunities and delivering exceptional customer service.

You'll ideally have:

• At least two years' experience in business development, sales or account management within apparel, fashion, merchandise or a related industry.
• A proven track record of identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage pricing, margins and sales performance.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple customer projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of music merchandise, licensing, touring or promotional products would be advantageous.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious business during an exciting period of growth. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, partner with recognised retail and merchandising customers, and play a key role in shaping future commercial success.

If you're looking for a role where you can build lasting customer relationships, drive business growth and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.