Business Development Director

Pratap Partnership Ltd; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the contract furniture industry is seeking a Business Development Director for the UK & EMEA. This strategic role involves leading a talented sales team, executing growth strategies, and cultivating partnerships across multiple markets. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in business development, a strong track record in sales leadership, and a passion for driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Key voice in shaping global growth ambitions

Work with a passionate, forward-thinking team

Impact in a design-led, sustainability-focused company

Travel across vibrant markets

Be part of the global MillerKnoll family

Competitive package with flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development or strategic sales leadership.
• Experience in the contract furniture industry or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading successful sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute regional growth strategy across UK, Ireland, Europe, Middle East & Africa.
• Build relationships with dealer partners, architects, and key decision-makers.
• Drive performance across a sales team of 8 direct reports.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Leadership

CRM Strategy

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Director, UK & EMEA

Are you an experienced strategic leader with a passion for growth, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving results? Are you ready to champion a bold vision and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most design-forward companies in the contract furniture industry?

NaughtOne is on a mission to scale its global business. As Business Development Director for UK & EMEA, you’ll be at the forefront of this journey, leading a talented sales team spearheading new business strategies, empowering our sales team, and cultivating partnerships that redefine how we grow across multiple markets.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and execute a dynamic regional growth strategy across UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East & Africa
• Build powerful relationships with dealer partners, architects, designers, and key decision-makers
• Drive performance and accountability across a talented sales team (8 direct reports)
• Collaborate across the wider MillerKnoll family to leverage synergies and fuel shared success
• Own CRM strategy and data excellence to enable laser-focused, insight-driven sales execution
• Represent NaughtOne at industry events, networking opportunities, and thought leadership forums

What were looking for:

• Bring 5+ years of business development or strategic sales leadership in the contract furniture industry (or associated industry)
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and love turning ambition into action
• Have a track record of leading successful sales teams and driving measurable results
• Combine commercial savvy with emotional intelligence to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Are fluent in Salesforce, data analysis, and CRM-led sales performance
• Think strategically, act decisively, and communicate with clarity

At NaughtOne, we believe in creating a people-powered culture. We celebrate individuality, diversity, and collaboration.

Perks of the job:

• Be a key voice in shaping our global growth ambitions
• Work with a passionate, forward-thinking team in a creative and collaborative culture
• Make an impact in a design-led, sustainability-focused company with global reach
• Travel across vibrant markets and engage with inspiring industry professionals
• Be a part of the global MillerKnoll family
• Competitive package with flexibility and room to grow