New Business Lead

Overview

New Business Lead - Marketplace - Plymouth, Devon Mon-Fri, 08:45-17:30 Permanent, Full-time Competitive Salary

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing private companies, with over 200 stores nationwide and a strong focus on people and progress.

About the Role

We're looking for a driven New Business Lead to grow our Marketplace by sourcing, onboarding, and supporting new sellers. You'll identify high-potential partners, guide them through onboarding, and ensure they're set up for long-term success. Reporting to the Marketplace Manager, you'll play a key role in expanding our product offering and enhancing customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit sellers in priority categories


• Develop acquisition strategies and manage the full sales cycle


• Conduct market analysis to spot trends and opportunities


• Vet sellers for compliance and quality standards


• Support sellers through onboarding and initial launch


• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth integration


• Represent the business at trade shows and webinars


• Track KPIs and produce performance reports


• Deliver training and manage seller enquiries via Zendesk


• Lead and mentor team members to drive results

What We're Looking For

• 3-5+ years in business development, sales, or partner acquisition


• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills


• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities


• Experience with marketplaces and seller onboarding preferred


• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, graphs)


• Organised, proactive, and collaborative team player


• Degree preferred but not essential

Interested?

Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office.