New Business Development Manager – Leeds/York/Wakefield

About the role

Lyreco, the market leader in Workplace Solutions, is looking for a New Business Development Manager to drive growth across the Leeds, York and Wakefield area. You will be responsible for winning new accounts, setting them up and handing them over to Account Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and win new customers within a defined prospect area.
• Implement and set up new accounts with a focus on product penetration and profitability.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing and margins with customers as required.
• Develop and nurture long‑term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with the wider team to grow business in the Central London area.

Required profile

• Proven experience in B2B sales with a track record of meeting sales and margin targets.
• Ability to build and develop a pipeline of new business.
• Strong customer awareness and relationship‑building skills.
• Confidence to sell and negotiate at all organisational levels.

Required skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (and the broader Microsoft Office suite).

What we offer

• Base salary up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) plus commission.
• Company car, laptop and phone.
• Clear career pathways and development programmes.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• 23 days holiday (increasing with tenure) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Employee discount scheme and assistance programme.
• Health and wellness initiatives.