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Business Development Lead - Sustainable Textile Innovator

Lynx Recruitment is working with a leading textiles company in Cambridgeshire to recruit an exceptional Business Development Lead.

You will spearhead the companies' global expansion and drive sales growth across international markets. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a passion for sustainability to make a significant impact in the fashion and textile industry.

You'll cover 3 sites across Cambridgeshire and London and there will be travel involved across the sites so you can share your expertise with more junior members of the team.

Mainly, you'll be heavily involved with account managing household fashion brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust growth strategy in collaboration with C-level executives
• Identify untapped opportunities and emerging customer needs through market research
• Secure new partnerships by leading high-stakes business meetings with prospective clients
• Cultivate long-term relationships with customers to drive repeat business and loyalty
• Manage and mentor a high-performing Business Development team to achieve targets
• Drive strategic planning and operational enhancements to optimise sales processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve organisational objectives
• Partner with marketing to execute impactful promotional strategies and campaigns

Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of proven success in sales and business development
• Deep understanding of sales metrics, margins, and P&L analysis
• Extensive professional network with key industry players, including strong connections in Asia
• Experience working with all tiers of the supply chain (Tier 1, 2, and 3)
• Strategic thinker with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with diverse stakeholders
• Collaborative and results-oriented mindset, willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done

Benefits: Generous pension, equity participation, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, regular social events and annual team retreats

Join in revolutionising the textile industry and creating a more sustainable future. Apply now and let's embark on this exciting journey together!