New Business Lead

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.