Business Development Manager job at Oxford, Oxfordshire Full Time NEW

Hybrid (Oxfordshire HQ + UK Field-Based)

£36,000 – £42,000 DOE + Bonus

Are you a commercially driven sales professional who loves building relationships, opening new doors and growing accounts?

We’re partnering exclusively with a fast-growing premium pet wholesale business with a standout portfolio of design-led pet products that independent retailers genuinely want to stock.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that’s gaining momentum, securing new partnerships and investing in growth.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of an established network of independent pet retailers across the UK, with a clear focus on driving growth through account development, customer reactivation and new business acquisition.

With over 100 existing retail accounts already in place, there is significant opportunity to unlock dormant customers, increase spend and build long-term partnerships.

This is not a passive account management role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, building relationships and delivering results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Growing and developing independent pet retail and wholesale accounts
• Reactivating dormant customers and increasing account spend
• Identifying and securing new retail partnerships
• Planning and conducting customer visits across the UK
• Maintaining a healthy pipeline and delivering sustainable sales growth

What We’re Looking For

You’ll likely be working as a Business Development Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Account Manager or Field Sales Executive within the pet industry or a related consumer goods sector.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in field sales, account management or business development
• A track record of growing accounts and delivering commercial results
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and pipeline management
• A proactive, self-motivated approach

Knowledge of the pet trade, independent retail or specialist retail channels would be highly advantageous.

You’ll Thrive If You Are

Commercially minded, relationship-driven and naturally proactive. You enjoy being out in the field, building partnerships, spotting opportunities and following through to deliver results.

Working Pattern

During onboarding you’ll spend approximately three days per week in the Oxfordshire office to learn the products, systems and business.

Following this period, the role will typically involve a mix of office, home and field-based activity, with regular customer visits planned across the UK.

Package

• £36,000 – £42,000 basic salary DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Mileage support for business travel
• Hybrid working and flexibility following onboarding

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The Animal People Recruitment Company is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for this opportunity.

To apply, please submit your CV today or contact our team for a confidential discussion.

About The Animal People

We’re specialist recruiters dedicated to the pet and animal health industries.

We don’t just send CVs. We take the time to understand what you want from your next move, represent you properly in the market and support you throughout the recruitment process with honesty, transparency and care.

Because how you’re represented matters.