An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager who wants to be part of a passionate team working within a luxury furniture retailer known for their stable and secure history of being family owned and operated - who are currently going through a fantastic period of growth.

This is a strategic role with operational responsibility, so will appeal to ambitious professionals seeking their next move in a trade/B2B environment.

The position itself will see you develop and implement strategies across the trade side of the business - working in particular with Interior Designers and Design Brands - with a view to increasing commercial activities throughout the company and across various channels along with challenging the buying and merchandising teams decisions on what product to buy and how to display it in store. 

The role will require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate ability and experience in handling and negotiating commercial contracts at a senior level.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for attracting and bringing on board new business (private client/B2B) in both furniture and flooring from across the UK

• Responsibility for day-to-day management of allocated portfolio of projects

• Responsibility for ensuring projects are completed on time and to budget

• Carry out on site method statements and risk assessments

• Ensure all works are carried out under health and safety guidelines

• Assist Surveyors and other Senior Management in the overall planning and management of projects.

About the Candidate:

• Previous experience in furniture/flooring management of commercial projects
• Previous experience working with interior designers
• Flexible self-starter with ability to prioritise
• Displays strong leadership skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• PC/Sketchup literate
• Experience preparing estimates prior to submission to client
• Have a minimum of 2 years B2B sales experience with a proven track record of achieving incremental sales
• Commercial sales experience in the furniture industry is preferred.

You will have a keen desire to win business and build the companies order books with competitive but profitable rates. 

In return our client offers a positive working culture of like-minded people which has built a happy working environment, alongside working on interesting and exciting projects with a competitive package to match

Business Development

Salary c£40k OTE c£60k+