Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
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Job Description
At UK Greetings we are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our fastgrowing creatively charged team! As we expand into exciting new channels and celebrations categories this is a rare chance to help shape the next chapter of a leading player in the greetings industry.
If youre a strategic thinker with a passion for building partnerships spotting market trends and developing future business you could be exactly who were looking for. Youll lead the way on new revenue opportunitiesdeveloping partnerships with top retailers unlocking the power of our brands through licensing and helping us grow into new categories like Gift Packaging Partyware and beyond.
What youll be doing:
Retail Partnerships
Lead the development of new partnerships across Celebrations categories (Cards Gift Wrap Party etc.
Grow and manage existing commercial relationships such as taking responsibility for our Special Editions division
Identify market trends and shape our approach to drive revenue
Own the full onboarding journeyfrom pitch to contract to launch!
Licensing
Drive outbound licensing revenue across channels
Build strong relationships with key UK & international licensees
Negotiate deals and manage licensing compliance ensuring alignment with our brand goals
Strategy & Leadership
Collaborate with senior leaders to set ambitious goals
Create gotomarket strategies for new business
Represent UKG at trade events and industry shows
Set track and smash performance targets
Collaboration
Work handinhand with Creative Brand Finance Legal & Supply Chain
Lead crossfunctional teams to deliver projects on time and to budget
What Youll Bring:
A strong background in business development and sales leadership
Experience in licensing and managing commercial contracts
Ideally a background in General Merchandise or the Celebrations sector
Toptier negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills
A strategic mind entrepreneurial energy and a drive to succeed
What Youll Need:
Degree or equivalent experience in Business Marketing or related field
Experience working with highprofile retailers
Confidence to establish and build longlasting relationships
Leadership experience with the ability to inspire guide and support a small team
Location & Travel:
Based in Dewsbury with hybrid working 2 days in the office core days being Tuesday & Wednesday)
Regular UK travel required for partner meetings and industry events
Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.
As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.
Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.
Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are:
Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
Employee Benefits Platform
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Employee Referral Scheme
Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
Employee discount shop
Autoenrolled Pension Scheme
Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 7
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Recognition scheme
So if you have a passion for greeting cards and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
