Business Development Manager

Mivan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Competitive salary

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Mivan in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in interiors, fit-out and construction sectors. You will identify opportunities, build client relationships and convert strategic projects that align with our objectives.

Working closely with the Business Development Director, you will manage a high-quality pipeline, lead client meetings, and oversee tenders and PQQs. The role requires strong industry knowledge, excellent communication and a proactive, commercially minded

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business in interiors, fit-out or construction sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify valuable opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines and CRM systems.
• Confident engaging with clients and industry stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within interiors, fit-out and construction sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities with accurate forecasting and CRM management.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, PQQs, tenders and business development activities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and support growth plans.

Skills

New business development

Client relationship building

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Manager

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Mivan is a dynamic and progressive specialist joinery and interior fit-out contractor with a reputation for excellence and a strong portfolio of high-profile projects and a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and innovation. We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our team and support the continued growth of our business.

Working closely with the Business Development Director, you will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing strong client relationships and converting strategic projects that align with our growth objectives. You will build and manage a high-quality pipeline of opportunities, represent the Company within the market, and help drive the continued growth and success of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded individual with strong industry knowledge, excellent communication skills and a passion for driving business growth.

Main duties will include:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the interiors, fit-out and construction sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, ensuring accurate forecasting and CRM management.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, PQQs, tenders and business development activities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and support growth plans.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• A proven track record of winning new business and developing client relationships within construction, interiors, fit-out or related sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify valuable opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines and using CRM systems.
• Confidence engaging with clients and industry stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with a self-motivated approach.

It would be advantageous if you have an established network across the fit-out, interiors and/or construction sectors.

Why Join Us?

At Mivan, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing environment where our people are supported to succeed.

Our values shape the way we work and the decisions we make. We are looking for people who share these values:

• Can-do attitude – take ownership, solve problems and get things done.
• Recognise our people – treat others with respect, work as one team and support each other's success.
• Advance innovation – challenge the status quo and look for better ways of working.
• Focus on health and safety – prioritises health, safety and wellbeing.
• Take pride – care about quality and delivering exceptional results.

We will reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package, training and personal development opportunities and a range of initiatives designed to support a healthy work/life balance.

Closing date for applications is 6th November 2026 at 1pm

Mivan is an Equal Opportunities Employer