Business Development Manager

Hunter Hughes; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales company in the UK is seeking a Workplace Furniture Sales Specialist to grow dealer sales and build relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record in the contract furniture industry and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £50-60K along with uncapped commission and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flexible working arrangements

23 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off

Cashback healthcare scheme

Company contribution to private pension

Wellness allowance

Cycle scheme

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable sales track record in the contract furniture industry.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Grow dealer sales through strategic planning.
• Build relationships with dealership key levels.
• Work with dealers to win major projects.
• Raise brand awareness and identify project opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of the London workplace dealer market

Sales skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy (Microsoft Office)

Presentation skills

Job description

Workplace Furniture Sales Specialist

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

We have placed several candidates with this business and they have been so pleased - they have sent us gifts to say thank you!

As the package reflects; this is a company that wants you to stay, so they work hard to create an environment that will make you never want to leave!

Job Title: Workplace Furniture Specialist

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Reports to: Workplace Sales Director

Based: Clerkenwell showroom

Key Responsibilities

• Growing Dealer sales through both existing and target companies, aligned to a clear strategy and a measurable sales plan.
• Building relationships at all key levels within the dealership and introducing other members of the sales support, design and marketing teams to create an effective long-term multi-level platform.
• Working in partnership with dealers to identify and win strategic major projects.
• Raising brand awareness with Designers, identifying project opportunities and partnering with key Dealers.

Key Skills

• Demonstrable knowledge of the London workplace dealer market
• An enthusiastic and ambitious sales professional who will work effectively as an individual as well as being a strong team player.
• A network of established relationships with Dealers, Designers and End Users.
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven sales track record in the contract furniture industry.
• New business prospecting and relationship building.
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Confident with managing tight deadlines and the ability to prioritise a workload.
• IT literate, specifically with Microsoft Office.
• Presentation skills.

Package

• Basic salary £50-60K dependent on experience.
• Uncapped commission as part of a flexible package (£20-40K)
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 23 days paid annual leave (increases with service) plus bank holidays.
• 1 birthday day extra paid annual leave within the month of your birthday.
• Cashback healthcare scheme
• Company contribution to private pension
• Wellness allowance
• Cycle scheme
• Mileage allowance