Business Development Manager

Artorius Faber; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Artorius Faber is seeking a Business Development Manager to strengthen and develop relationships across the architectural, design and construction communities, helping bring exceptional projects to life. This is a relationship-led commercial role focused on opening doors, building credibility and creating opportunities with architects, interior designers and contractors.

The role is predominantly field-based, involving visits to architects and designers across the UK, with a concentration in

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or client relationship management in architecture, interiors, construction materials, luxury products, or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Open doors and build credibility with architects, interior designers and contractors.
• Develop meaningful industry relationships and guide clients from initial conversation to project specification.
• Visit architects and designers around the UK; focus on London and the South.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic sales

Networking

Self-motivation

Ownership

Job description

Building and developing relationships with architects, designers, developers, contractors and industry influencers
Identifying and converting new business opportunities across key sectors and regions
Promoting Artorius Faber through meetings, events, presentations and industry engagement
Working closely with colleagues across the business to support clients and progress opportunities
Maintaining a strong understanding of market activity, industry trends and upcoming projects, Artorius Faber combines specialist knowledge and craftsmanship with a culture built on integrity, collaboration and long-term thinking. We take pride in doing things properly, supporting one another and delivering work of exceptional quality.
This is an opportunity to join a respected business, work alongside talented colleagues and play a meaningful role in shaping the next stage of our growth.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Business Development Executive, Specification Sales Manager, A&D Representative, Client Relationship Manager, Key Account Executive, Partnership Manager, Architectural Sales Representative, Lead Generation Executive, Trade Relations Manager, or similar client-facing roles within architecture, interiors, construction materials, luxury products, or professional services may also be considered for this role.

You may already be working in business development, client relationship management, specification sales or a similar commercial role.

We're interested in people who:

• Build trust naturally and communicate with confidence
• Enjoy developing long-term professional relationships
• Are self-motivated, organised and proactive
• Take ownership of opportunities and follow through on commitments
• Have an interest in architecture, design, construction or premium products
• Are comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Artorius Faber is one of the UK's leading stone specialists, recognised for combining exceptional materials, technical expertise and a commitment to delivering remarkable projects. Working with architects, designers and private clients, we are trusted to source and produce some of the most distinctive natural stone available.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to strengthen and develop relationships across the architectural, design and construction communities, helping bring exceptional projects to life.

The Opportunity:

This is a relationship-led commercial role focused on opening doors, building credibility and creating opportunities with architects, interior designers and contractors.
You will become a visible and trusted representative of Artorius Faber, developing meaningful industry relationships, identifying opportunities at an early stage and guiding clients through the journey from initial conversation to project specification.
Success in this role comes from curiosity, consistency and a genuine interest in people, projects and design.
This is a predominantly field-based role involving visits to architects and designers around the UK. The concentration of our work is based within London and the South of the UK.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates, therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK and live a commutable distance to be considered.