WE ARE LOOKING FOR A
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Display Location: Remote
Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.
Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.
It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Outline of role
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to support our Display team at Sigma Retail Group. This is a remote role with a dynamic work pattern of four days on the road and one administrative day working from home or the office. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth by developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships within the retail sector, particularly across grocery and fashion. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive, and customer-focused environment, contributing to the delivery of innovative retail display and fixture solutions.
Main responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a targeted business development plan aligned with the Display Division’s strategic goals.
- Build on existing internal relationships to identify opportunities for fixtures and retail project services.
- Engage and win new customers within the UK grocery and fashion sectors, effectively presenting the division’s capabilities and value proposition.
- Maintain and utilise CRM systems to manage sales pipelines, forecast revenue, and ensure accurate data management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure tenders, proposals, quotations, and project delivery meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Represent the division at industry events, exhibitions, and client meetings to increase brand visibility and market presence.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer developments to inform strategic planning.
- Produce regular reports on performance against targets and contribute to ongoing business planning.
Knowledge and skills required
- Strong business development and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop profitable opportunities.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems for pipeline management and strategic planning.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
- Highly organised, proactive, and results-driven approach.
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven track record in business development or account management.
- Experience within retail services, fixtures, fit-out, or related industries is highly desirable.
- Experience working with UK grocery and/or fashion retail customers.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
- Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
- Enhanced family friendly pay
- Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites
Subject to eligibility
Opportunity to be involved with
- Group Colleague Board
- Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement
Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.
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