Business Development Manager

Hillarys Blinds Limited; Netherfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading window furnishings business is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager to join their high-performing Sales Management team in the UK. This role involves leading and inspiring a team of self-employed advisors to achieve sales growth while maintaining exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will be results-driven and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and company car. Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus Scheme

Company car

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Experience in sales management within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to inspire and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of self-employed advisors.
• Implement tailored business plans to maximize performance.
• Monitor improvement initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish business development strategies for the region.
• Maintain high service standards and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Communication

Coaching

Business development

Job description

Are you ready to develop your career and take it to the next level within our dynamic, market-leading window furnishings business? We’re on the lookout for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our high-performing Sales Management team. Working alongside a team of talented BDMs nationwide, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial success of our business.

About Us

For over 50 years, Hillarys has been at the forefront of the home improvement industry, revolutionising the way customers shop for blinds, curtains, shutters, and exteriors. Our shop-at-home service, delivered through a network of self-employed advisors, has made us a trusted household name across the UK.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll lead, support, and inspire a team of around 50 self-employed advisors based in the south of England. Your mission? To help them achieve outstanding, efficient sales growth, whilst delivering exceptional customer service. This is a fast-paced, varied role where you’ll split your time equally between home-working and field activity.

You’ll be the driving force behind your team’s success, taking opportunities to coach your local advisors, facilitating business development meetings, and running engaging local Town meetings. Your people management skills will be key as you motivate and develop your network, helping them reach their own ambitious growth targets and maintain high standards.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure advisor availability to meet customer demand
• Create and implement tailored business plans with advisors to maximise performance and service
• Develop and monitor quarterly improvement initiatives for each advisor’s business
• Use commercial data to drive continuous improvement
• Establish robust business development strategies for your region
• Maintain exceptional service standards, resolving issues swiftly to guarantee unrivalled customer satisfaction

About You

You’re an experienced sales manager with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams. Commercially savvy, resilient, and results-driven, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love a challenge. Your communication skills are second to none, and you know how to inspire and support people to be their best.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Scheme
• Company car
• The chance to be part of a supportive, ambitious team in a business that’s going places

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of Hillarys.

Everyone who applies will receive a response.