Average Development Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: Technical Development Manager Location: Kidwelly Salary: Competitive Job type: Full time, Permanent Assisi Pet Care was founded on a love of pets and a respect for the sustainable production of everything we bring to market. We are specialists in the transformational acquisition, management and organic growth of pet care, food and related companies. We grow sustainable businesses within the European Pet Care Industry that seek organic growth through continual improvement, innovation and energy. We choose our brands carefully. Each is selected not only for its potential but also its culture and character. Please note that this company is not able to offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered. Purpose of the Role: To drive technical excellence and innovation in product development and private label projects, ensuring quality and food safety, providing expert technical support, and staying abreast of market trends to deliver exceptional products and services. Responsibilities: Project Management for Private LabelProduct Development & InnovationQuality Assurance & Food SafetyTechnical Support for own brands and private labelMarket Trend Monitoring & ResearchEducation & Training Key Skills & Experience: Project Management: Proven experience in managing product development and private label projects from concept to launch.Ability to develop and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resources.Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Product Development & Innovation: Strong background in product formulation, testing, and development.Ability to translate market trends and customer needs into innovative product solutions.Experience in developing and implementing new product development processes Quality Assurance & Food Safety: In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems (e.g., HACCP, ISO).Experience in developing and implementing quality control procedures.Ability to conduct product testing and ensure compliance with quality standards. Technical Support & Communication: Experience in providing technical support to internal teams and external clients.Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.Experience in developing and delivering training materials. Capabilities: Project Execution & Delivery: The ability to manage and deliver product development and private label projects on time and within budget.Product Innovation & Formulation: The capability to develop and formulate innovative products that meet market demands and quality standards.Quality & Safety Assurance: The ability to ensure product quality and food safety through rigorous testing and compliance with regulations.Technical Expertise & Training: The capability to provide expert technical support and deliver effective training to internal and external stakeholders. Behaviours: Strategic and Proactive: Anticipating market trends and customer needs, and developing proactive solutions.Detail-Oriented and Analytical: Ensuring accuracy in product formulation, testing, and documentation.Collaborative and Communicative: Working effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners, and communicating technical information clearly.Problem-Solving and Adaptable: Identifying and resolving technical challenges, and adapting to changing market conditions. Key Interactions : Private Label Clients: For managing projects, providing technical support, and ensuring product quality.Internal R&D/Product Development Teams: For collaborating on product formulation and testing.Internal Quality Assurance/Food Safety Teams: For ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.Internal Sales/Marketing Teams: For providing technical input and supporting product launches.External Suppliers/Manufacturers: For coordinating product development and ensuring quality.Industry Professionals/Organizations: For staying informed about market trends and regulations. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Technical Development Officer, Technical Development Project Manager, Project Manager, Product Development Manager may also be considered for this role.

An opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic sales professional to join an exciting business who develop and market innovative insurance solutions for the automotive industry, specifically, motor dealerships. The company has a prestigious client base across the industry and currently provides schemes for 8 of the top 20 dealer groups in the UK. Position Summary: The Development Manager’s primary purpose is to achieve financial growth through the increased penetration of insurance sales. It is a diverse and challenging role, requiring substantial people skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced sales environment, across a UK wide client base. Development Managers build and develop key relationships with their client’s mid and senior level management by providing support that will continually improve the business relationship. They must be able to develop rapport quickly, analyse performance, make recommendations, set sales targets, deliver training, and implement development plans with sales teams. They also need to work closely with other departments such as marketing, technical staff and compliance. Development Managers improve their client’s insurance sales and profitability through the implementation of dedicated development programmes, whilst maintaining a high level of visibility across their account responsibilities. Duties and Responsibilities: While the exact responsibilities will vary depending on the client’s requirements, the main duties of the Development Manager can be summarised as follows: Developing and maintaining client relationships with key personnel and Regional Development Managers.Maintaining a dealer visit schedule, account visibility and presence within allocated responsibilities.Implementing development programmes with dealership sales teams; analysing sales performance and processes, making recommendations, implementing action plans and deliver training.Reviewing performance, conducting sales planning, and forecasting performance targets.Conducting regional and group reviews of performance and agreeing development strategies with clients.Delivering group training sessions to sales staff.Coaching and mentoring sales teams.Maximising new business/development opportunities - delivering new product launches.Writing and developing new training material.Submitting sales reports and target trackers.Recording development activity and maintaining CRMs.Entertaining, planning and hosting client hospitality packages.Representing the business at sales conferences, awards event and networking occasions.Liaising with internal departments on developments projects.Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of client’s business, the market conditions and regulation.Operating within and promoting the company’s compliance framework. Relevant Experience/Education: Development Managers will be experts in selling, influencing and negotiating. They are strong communicators and highly personable individuals. They can build rapport and business relationships quickly and can operate in pressured sales environment, with lots of travel requirement. They are highly motivated individuals that operate comfortably in relative autonomy. On offer is a £26,000 basic salary (rising to £30,000 after 12 months), £5,000 1st year annual bonus rising up to £18,000 in year 2, fully expensed company car, plus many company benefits.

Location: South Yorkshire Position: Business Development Manager Pay rate: £35000 - £50000/annum Benefits: Company Vehicle, Bonus Scheme HRGO is currently seeking a Business Development Manager on behalf of our client, a supplier of specialist products and solutions to the transport and warehousing sectors. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for not only growing new accounts but expanding on existing accounts with sales of products and more specialised projects. Key Responsibilities: Working with existing accounts to deliver growthGeneration of new businessProject management to ensure successful delivery and a high level of customer satisfaction Qualifications and Skills: Strong experience of working in a sector selling into the transport and warehousing market i.e. racking, MHE, conveyors etc.)Experience of selling a project-based solutionAbility to read and understand a basic technical drawingAn understanding of the operational side of the transport and warehousing sectorFull Driving Licence If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a passion for Sales, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team as a Business Development Manager and be a part of an exciting journey.