Business Development Manager

Territory 2: Yorkshire, Lancaster, Darlington, Cumbria, Harrogate, York, Teesside and Durhum

Covering the following postcode locations, you will need to live within these locations to be appointed to the role.

Miele GB is an exciting work environment where you can make a difference from day 1. Part of a global organisation, our people are passionate about our brand and are dedicated to creating quality in all that they do.

In this role of Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for professional commercial business partnering, sales development and training of specific high value, high opportunity Kitchen Studios and Electrical Retail Partners. Working closely with these Partners you will build and implement collaborative business plans that ensure Miele delivers a best in class partnership that achieve set sales growth targets and objectives.

We partner closely with our Miele Experience Centre's, providing consumers expert advice and hands-on demonstrations – truly bringing our products to life.

Who are we?

Miele is a world leader in the production of premium domestic and commercial appliances. At Miele, we take immense pride, not only in the quality of our appliances but all aspects of customer services.

Since being founded in 1899 as a family company, Miele has followed its Immer Besser ‘Forever Better’ brand promise. This means: we will do all that we can to be “forever better” than our competitors and “forever better” than we already are.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has relevant experience within a commercial role and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will also need to live within your territory described.

To be successful in this role you should have a clear history of delivering great results within a challenging sales environment, be passionate about exceeding targets and building great business relationships. Experience of driving businesses through clearly identified development planning is a pre-requisite as is the ability to showcase evidence of utilising analytics to support decision making.

You will have a successful track-record and previous responsibility for a portfolio of accounts measured on sales volume, value and profit and be able to build solid journey plans that reflect opportunity growth.

Experience of implementing a multi-faceted promotional calendar ensuring maximum exposure at all levels within the account and territory is equally desired plus the ability to create insight from financial data that clearly identifies territory shape, challenges and opportunities.

A natural relationship builder, you will put the customer at the heart of everything you do you will exemplify ‘Immer Besser’ in the way you work. You will think creatively, be willing to challenge the status quo and overcome objections to drive the territory forwards.

This is a critical role within the Miele business and You will work closely with the Head of Sales, Domestic Support Teams, Category Managers, Logistics, Service and Finance.

What can we offer you?

We offer a salary up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience, plus an evolving pay and benefits package and company car/allowance which could take your OTE Circa £60,000 We want you to feel you can join a team where we will help you reach your potential, be respected, and perform at your best.

Miele has a respectful, positive and inclusive culture and working for Miele GB is exciting and rewarding. We employ approximately 500 employees in the UK in all areas of our business and can provide a great foundation to progress your career within the organisation.

If you impress with your ability and can bring energy and commitment to the team, this could be the place for you. If you want to join us on our quest for “Immer Besser” and further your career, apply now and tell us “Why Miele” and “Why you!”