Business Development Manager
About you
You love print. Proper print.
Litho, digital print, small format, large format. If it can be printed, you can sell it.
You are a Business Development Manager who thrives on prospecting and opening new doors. You enjoy the pitch. You like sitting in front of a client, understanding what they are trying to achieve and showing them what is possible.
You are not interested in being the cheapest. You want to sell quality, creativity and service. You are confident charging properly because you know the value is there.
If you want the freedom to win across a broad commercial print offering, rather than being boxed into one niche, this will feel like a real opportunity.
Your experience
You have experience in commercial print sales as a Business Development Manager, New Business Manager or Sales Manager.
You understand lithographic print and digital print processes. You have sold small format print such as brochures, catalogues and marketing collateral. You have exposure to large format print including POS, display graphics, signage or exhibition work.
You may also have some experience in printed cartons or packaging, though this is not the core focus.
You are comfortable building a pipeline through prospecting, networking and referrals. You have pitched creative print solutions and closed profitable work.
You understand margin, production processes and how to position print as part of a wider marketing or brand strategy.
What you will be doing with your experience in this role
You will focus on new business development across the full print spectrum.
You will prospect, pitch and win new clients across litho, digital and large format print. Commercial print, marketing collateral, display work, specialist projects. If it can be printed, it is fair game.
You will lead the sales process from first contact through to proposal, negotiation and close.
Once the work is won, you will onboard the client properly and then pass them into an experienced internal account management team who will handle the day to day and look for growth opportunities.
You will be supported by a strong production team, modern equipment and up to date marketing and tech systems that make it easier for you to open doors and present professionally.
The scope is broad. The opportunities are genuinely wide. This is not a role where you will run out of things to talk about.
About the business
This is a well established and highly respected commercial print business with serious capability across litho and digital print, as well as large format and specialist projects.
They have built a strong reputation for quality and service. The team is experienced, knowledgeable and proud of what they produce.
The business is on an upward curve. They are investing, growing and positioning themselves as a premium print partner rather than a commodity supplier.
You would be joining at an exciting point, with the backing of a reputable team and the freedom to go and win.
Next steps
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