A trusted name in iconic socks, hosiery and babywear this brand is looking for an experienced and self-driven Regional Business Development Manager to maintain and grow their footprint across England & Wales.

If you're a proactive sales professional who thrives on autonomy, and enjoys building lasting customer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Regional Business Development Manager - The Role

* Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing retail customers

* Identify and secure new business opportunities within England & Wales region

* Present and promote seasonal and core product ranges

* Monitor sales performance and market trends, share intelligence with Head Office and contribute to product development opportunities.

* Ensure effective communication with the customer to ensure all information is provided in a timely, accurate and appropriate way

* Attend trade shows as required

* Work independently and manage own diary and territory

* Complete daily activity reports

* Attend bi-annual head office sales meetings and visit the office on a monthly basis.

* Regular liaison with credit controller

Regional Business Development Manager - Skills & Experience

* Proven experience in independent customer-facing sales (within clothing, fashion, or textiles retail supply)

* Self-motivated and proactive with excellent time management & planning skills

* Strategic thinker. The ability to use initiative. Energy and enthusiasm to succeed.

* Problem solver

* Influencing and negotiation skills

* Numerate with confident IT proficiency.

* Confident communicator with strong relationship-building ability, ability to deal with decision makers at all levels

* Comfortable working independently and travelling regularly across England & Wales

* Full UK driving licence with fewer than 9 points