Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Field-Based

Location: Lancashire (must be based local to area)

Division: Washrooms Division

About the Role

You'll identify, secure, and grow new business opportunities while developing long-term value within existing accounts. This is a high-impact role for someone who is hungry, credible, and motivated to succeed. You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and execute a territory sales strategy aligned to company objectives
• Identify and secure new B2B business opportunities across diverse sectors
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting
• Upsell and merchandise into existing accounts to drive long-term growth
• Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers
• Complete and submit competitive tender opportunities
• Maintain accurate reporting (Excel proficiency essential)

What We're Looking For

• Recent, demonstrable success in B2B sales
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term business relationships
• Confident, professional, and credible communicator
• Self-motivated and driven, with ambition to exceed targets
• Strong pipeline management and forecasting skills
• Competent in Excel and structured reporting
• A team player who can also work independently
• Someone who embodies Agility, Respect, Passion, and Excellence

Benefits

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Vouchers
• Eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym memberships

About Lyreco

The Lyreco Group is the European Leader and the third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. A privately-owned company since 1926, Lyreco is now present in 25 countries with 13 partners in 15 additional countries, operating in 40 different countries across the globe.

A global workplace solutions company with 10,000 employees, Lyreco's mission is to deliver sustainably what any workplace needs, so its people can focus on what matters most. We are active in the areas of office supplies, print services and consumables, PPE and safety solutions, coffee and catering, hygiene and cleaning, furniture and ergonomics solutions, and wellbeing services.

With our core values of Excellence, Passion, Respect and Agility driving every decision, we aim to deliver a great working day for our people and our customers. We strive for perfection in everything we do, and we really care for our customers. We believe in trust, respect and ethical behaviour, and we remain agile with our ability to anticipate, innovate and adapt to change.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment.