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Business Development Manager – Manchester

Business Development Manager. Manchester. (£25,000-£40,000)

Freddie’s Flowers are one of the fastest growing companies in the UK.  Now starting in the North West, we are looking for a dynamic graduate to join our established, profitable start-up business.

WHAT WE DO

FREDDIE’S FLOWERS deliver freshly cut seasonal flowers, direct to customers. Three years ago, Freddie was knocking on doors and packing flowers in his parents back garden in London. Since then we have grown from 250 customers to 30,000, with annualised sales in excess of £10m.

We’ve a well-established sales team in London and are now taking our model to the North West.  The successful candidate will build a team of 20-30 people based in Manchester. Working closely with our Head of Direct Sales, you will be responsible for sales development, recruitment and training.

The successful candidate will be extensively trained in London over a period of 4-6 weeks, learn all aspects of a small business and head back to Manchester fully equipped and supported by the London team.

WHAT WE NEED

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial business; to learn how start-ups operate and play a critical role in its swift expansion.

Freddie’s pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and exciting place to work.

Salary + Commission – £25 k Base + £5-£15k Commission + expenses

Applicants must be self-motivated and enthusiastic, as well as having a clean driving license, a willingness to learn about all aspects of running a business and flexibility to travel to London.