Business Development Manager
- Employer
- Parna Recruitment
- Location
- Central London
- Salary
- £32,000 -£50,000 (Negotiable)+ Commission-Bonus (
- Closing date
- 9 Mar 2018
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- Business Sector
- Non Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- National Accounts, Sales
The opportunity:
We have a fantastic opportunity for career driven individuals to join a category-defining premium vape company. Headquartered in Central London this rapidly growing organisation is seeking dynamic business & brand development managers to join their launch team.
Our client is a vaping solution like no other. This device mimics the ritual of smoking whilst dispensing with the harmful aspects that come from burning tobacco and our aim is simple; Our Client wants to move as many people away from smoking cigarettes as possible. Not only does this product look amazing it is so much more than a beautiful object, connecting with your smartphone and gives the user full control over their vaping experience.
Our Client has an impressive Board of Directors and is looking for a professional candidate from a strong professional business development background to converge with the culture of the business
The role:
The successful candidates will play an active role in laying the foundations for this exciting business. Focusing initially on London’s luxury markets within on-trade / high end vape stores / influencer outlets and luxury department stores.
Business Development Managers will work very closely with the Sales Director and the Trade Marketing team.
- Representing and developing a strong brand in the Vape Sector and influencer channels
- Generating new leads in the form of stockists and retailers
- Building high-level relationships with your clients and distributors
- Developing and implementing mechanisms for the company to successfully hit its sales targets
- Expanding the end-user base both on and offline
- Reporting to company directors and presenting projections based on industry trends
- Managing activation agency relationship
- Managing / Supporting a calendar of activation events with key clients and customers
- Supporting the marketing team to ensure all company efforts are aligned
Required Skills:
- Experience bringing and developing new business to high end companies / On-trade relationships or existing contacts in the sector.
- Passion for the vape category
- Excellent communication and negotiating skills
- A natural business flare, willing to work from the ground up within a start-up to build a successful business
Preferred skills:
- Strong sales background
- An entrepreneurial mentality and ability to wear many hats
- On-trade / FMCG / Luxury experience
- Confident presentation skills
Package:
- Negotiable and competitive
- Travel expenses
- Possibility for share options within the business
- Genuine opportunity for career growth
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