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Business Development Manager - Salon

Cardiff Permanent £34,000 - £36,000 per year View Job Description
As Business Development Manager - Salon, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and expanding their salon partnerships across Wales and the South West. You will develop existing accounts, secure new business opportunities and deliver commercial growth through relationship management, strategic business development and brand advocacy.
  • Join an iconic, globally recognised premium beauty brand
  • Drive business growth, win new salon partnerships: South West

About Our Client

My client is an iconic British brand and global leader in premium professional hair styling tools. Renowned for combining cutting-edge technology, innovation and luxury design. They are one of the UK's most recommended styling brands.

With a strong reputation among professional stylists and consumers worldwide, the brand continues to transform the hair styling industry through its commitment to performance, quality and innovation.

Driven by its mission to transform lives with the power, offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded, ambitious and trend-led business with a strong presence in the professional salon market.

Job Description

As Business Development Manager - Salon, you will take responsibility for developing and growing the salon channel across Wales and the South West.This is a field-based position covering CF, SA, SY24, SY18, SY25, SY7, LD, HR, NP, GL15, G16, GL17, GL18 and GL20 postcode areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Drive revenue growth and achieve agreed sales targets, profitability objectives and KPIs across the territory.
  • Identify, prospect and secure new salon partnerships to expand the brand's presence.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing salon accounts, understanding their commercial objectives and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Create and deliver tailored business plans to maximise sales performance, retail conversion and account profitability.
  • Present product demonstrations and commercial proposals to salon owners, stylists and key decision-makers.
  • Conduct regular account reviews, using sales data and performance insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Drive sell-in and sell-out performance across styling tools, accessories and retail products.
  • Work collaboratively with education and marketing teams to deliver brand campaigns, salon activations and training initiatives.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities for territory expansion.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, sales pipelines and performance reporting.
  • Represent the brand at industry events, trade shows and regional salon activities.
  • This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual who enjoys working autonomously, building relationships and delivering measurable business growth.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Business Development Manager - Salon will ideally demonstrate:

  • A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in field sales, business development or regional account management.
  • Experience within the hair, beauty, spa, wellness or professional services industry would be advantageous.
  • A proven track record of winning new business and developing successful commercial partnerships.
  • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver against sales targets.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Confidence presenting products, delivering commercial proposals and engaging with senior decision-makers.
  • The ability to manage a territory effectively, plan customer visits and prioritise commercial opportunities.
  • Strong organisational skills and experience using CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint.
  • A full, clean UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the territory.
  • Above all, you will be commercially ambitious, proactive and passionate about building relationships within the professional beauty industry.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Business Development Manager - Salon position.
  • Territory covering Wales and the South West.
  • Competitive basic salary of £36,000 dependent on experience.
  • Attractive OTE of approximately £60,000+
  • Company car.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Exclusive employee product discounts.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to represent an iconic, globally recognised premium beauty brand.



If you're an ambitious Business Development Manager looking for your next opportunity within the professional beauty industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!

Contact
Catherine De Sousa
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7140452
Phone number
+44 1932 264019

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Catherine De Sousa
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264019
Job reference
JN-112026-7140452