Account Manager

O&A Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture provider is seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to enhance their position within the architecture and design community. This role involves developing relationships with specifiers, managing accounts, and generating new business opportunities in London and throughout the UK. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in the commercial furniture sector and possess exceptional communication skills. Please note, candidates must be UK based with no visa restrictions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the commercial furniture industry.
• Established relationships within the architecture and design community.
• Proven track record in delivering specification sales.
• Strong understanding of commercial issues and ability to convey product/company credentials.
• CRM and sales reporting/forecasting experience.
• Exceptional communicator with a client-focused mindset.
• Self-motivated and confident in performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships within the A&D community.
• Promote the brand and portfolio to senior specifiers.
• Manage multiple accounts and develop positive relationships.
• Manage multiple accounts and develop positive client relationships
• Generate new leads and opportunities
• Develop new business opportunities in London and throughout the UK
• Support and attend industry events, trade shows etc.
• Arrange and carry out company and product presentations to clients/prospects
• Occasional travel within the UK when needed

Skills

2 years experience in the commercial furniture and interior industry

Established relationships across the A&D community

Ability to identify new business opportunities

CRM and sales reporting / forecasting experience

Exceptional communication skills

Self-motivated

Industry events attendance

Presentations to clients

UK travel

Job description

Our multiple award winning client is London’s creative furniture provider. Their mission is to take the pain out of sourcing furniture, managing every stage of the process from planning and specification through to installation and after-care.

Running for over 20 years, they have grown to become one of London’s most successful furniture dealerships. Supplying furniture solutions to a diverse range of blue‑chip and global organisations, they are committed to delivering the highest possible levels of customer service, combined with a creative and innovative approach to furniture specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships within the A&D community
• Promote the brand and portfolio to senior and project lead specifiers
• Increase sales through the project specification
• Manage multiple accounts and develop positive client relationships
• Generate new leads and opportunities
• Develop new business opportunities in London and throughout the UK
• Support and attend industry events, trade shows etc.
• Arrange and carry out company and product presentations to clients/prospects
• Occasional travel within the UK when needed

Key Skills

• Ideally, a min of 2 years experience in the commercial furniture and interior industry.
• Established relationships across the A&D community
• Ability to identify new business opportunities and deliver consistent growth with a proven record in delivering specification sales
• An understanding of commercial issues and the ability to effectively convey product and company credentials.
• CRM and sales reporting / forecasting experience
• Exceptional communicator with a people-oriented approach and a client-focused mindset
• Self‑motivated and confident in the ability to perform

Kindly note candidates must be UK based and not hold any visa requirements/restrictions