Business Development Manager

Hillarys; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement company in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead and inspire a team of self-employed advisors. You will have a crucial role in driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer service, while managing tailored business plans and improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong people management skills, be commercially savvy, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus Scheme

Company car

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a sales manager with a track record of leading successful teams.
• Ability to inspire and support team members to achieve their best.
• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of self-employed advisors.
• Create tailored business plans with advisors to enhance performance.
• Monitor improvement initiatives for each advisor's business.
• Use data for continuous improvement.
• Implement business development strategies.
• Ensure high service standards and resolve issues quickly.

Skills

People management

Sales strategy

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

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.