Business Development Manager

bedkingdom; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home furnishings company in Liversedge seeks a Business Development Executive to manage the entire client journey. You will identify and acquire new high-value accounts, build relationships in the retail and hospitality sectors, and coordinate logistics for large-scale orders. The ideal candidate has experience in B2B sales and strong communication skills, thriving in a dynamic environment. Join us to help expand our brand presence and enhance client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales, wholesale, or business development.
• Confidence in cold outreach and networking at trade shows.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new high-value accounts in targeted sectors.
• Execute a proactive sales strategy including cold calling and outreach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Negotiation skills

CRM software proficiency

Job description

Role Overview

Ready to own the entire client journey? We’re looking for a proactive and ambitious relationship builder to help expand our brand presence. You won't just hunt for new partners (like retailers, designers, and hotels) and close deals; you’ll manage the relationship end-to-end. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love taking true ownership of your work from start to finish, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Prospecting: Identify and acquire new high-value accounts, specifically targeting retailers, interior designers, and the hospitality sector (hotels).
• Outreach: execute a proactive sales strategy, including cold calling, email outreach, and attending industry trade shows to generate leads.
• Pitching: Create and deliver compelling presentations to pitch our products to prospective clients.
• Negotiation: Manage pricing discussions and negotiate terms for bulk and volume orders to maximise revenue while maintaining margins.
• Store Presence: Working with retailers to get our branded products stocked in their stores.
• Collaboration: Supporting the PR and Marketing team by representing the company in shows/events and other potential opportunities.

Operations & Account Management

• Onboarding: Oversee the setup of new B2B clients, ensuring they have the necessary data, assets, and support to start ordering.
• Relationship: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as their primary contact and trusted advisor.
• Inventory Management: Coordinate with internal teams to ensure stock availability for bulk orders and forecast inventory needs based on the sales pipeline.
• Logistics & Fulfilment: Act as the liaison between the client and our logistics team to arrange shipping, freight, and delivery for large-scale orders.

Ideal Qualities

• Experience in B2B sales, wholesale, or business development.
• Strong ability to balance aggressive sales goals with operational detail (inventory/logistics).
• Self-reliant and proactive work ethic.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence in cold outreach and face-to-face networking at trade shows.
• Proficiency in creating slide decks and using CRM software.