European Business Development Manager

European Business Development Manager (AE979802) ref : PA-28425 Salary: £70-80,000 + Bonus Have you successfully sold testing services to cosmetic and personal care brands across Europe? Can you build new business relationships and drive the European expansion of a specialist testing company? Our client is investing in growth and is looking for a commercially focused Business Development Manager to establish and expand their presence across Europe. This is a newly created, high-profile role with significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact on the business’s future success. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute a European business development strategy for testing services Identify, approach and secure new customers across the cosmetics and personal care industry Build strong relationships with brand owners, formulators and R&D teams Represent the business at industry exhibitions, formulation events and networking opportunities Travel throughout Europe and the UK to meet customers and develop commercial opportunities Manage the sales pipeline from prospecting through to negotiation and contract award Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth opportunities Work closely with senior leadership to support ambitious European expansion plans Candidate Requirements: Proven business development or sales experience within cosmetic testing, laboratory services, regulatory services or related sectors Strong commercial skills with a track record of winning new business Highly motivated, self-sufficient and comfortable in a travel-focused role #J-18808-Ljbffr