Business Development Manager

We're looking for a Business Development Manager ideally based in the Midlands (or North) Home based with travel across the UK.

About Highlands

We’re a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation representing a portfolio of world-class and emerging brands across the globe. We aim to hire people with diverse experiences who share our common goal of delivering results by combining the most effective multi-channel brand advocacy strategies with world-class expertise.

Our Culture

We’re proudly people-first, we believe that when our team thrives, our business does too. We foster a culture of problem-solving, where curiosity and creativity are encouraged to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities. Knowledge-sharing is at the heart of how we work: we collaborate openly, learn from each other, and celebrate collective wins. We are results-focused, driven by impact, accountability, and a passion for delivering excellence for our partners.

If you’re entrepreneurial, collaborative, and motivated by purpose, you’ll feel right at home here. This is not a training or promotional role.

The Role

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to join our high-performing UK & Ireland B2B team, focused on expanding brand presence and unlocking new commercial opportunities across the Midlands/North region. You’ll be the face of our brands, building relationships with dealers and resellers in B2B channels, to deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

➡️Manage the ‘Sell In, Sell Through, Sell Out’ process for our clients’ products through aligned distribution and reseller partners.

➡️Create, manage and close opportunities with your designated distribution and reseller partners.

➡️Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

➡️Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to execute brand strategies.

➡️Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.

➡️Deliver against ambitious sales targets and KPIs.

About You

✅Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management.

✅Ability to achieve measurable sales goals.

✅Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

✅Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

✅Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently.

✅Energetic, self-starter with a positive attitude, morale, and work ethic.

✅Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

✅Experience of CRM, Microsoft Office Suite

Why Join Us?

🚀Work with some of the most exciting brands in the market.

🚀Be part of a collaborative, results driven team.

🚀Enjoy autonomy, creativity, and the chance to make a real impact.

🚀Competitive package.

🚀Opportunities for career development and progression.

🚀Flexible working and a culture that supports work-life balance.

If you're interested or know somebody that might be, please reach out for a confidential chat.