Business Development Manager (Central UK)

FRC Group - Social Enterprise; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Business Development Manager to enhance social impact by forging partnerships with housing providers and local authorities. This role involves leading growth initiatives across Central England, executing strategies to secure high-value contracts, and contributing to the mission of ending furniture poverty. The company fosters a supportive environment, investing in employee development and celebrating achievements. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong relationship-building skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales to social housing/local authority customers.
• Ability to win and manage large-scale accounts.

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing growth strategies in a socially driven business.
• Developing strong relationships with housing and local authority customers.

Skills

B2B Sales

Relationship Building

Account Management

CRM Skills

Market Analysis

Job description

Business Development Manager (Central UK)

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Central UK)

Location: Homebased within Central UK + regular travel to Liverpool and customers

Salary: £57,200 plus bonus and company car

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time. Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm

About FRC Group

FRC Group is a social enterprise with a mission to End Furniture Poverty. We are committed to making a tangible difference in our communities by providing quality, affordable furniture to those in need. Our values—Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism—drive us to tackle social issues head-on, innovating to create sustainable solutions and inspiring positive change.

Operating for over 35 years, FRC Group includes a family of social businesses such as FRC Living and Buckingham Interiors. Our operations are not just about providing furniture; they’re about empowering lives, supporting the community, and ensuring everyone has access to the essential items that make a house a home.

Our team is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We invest in our people through comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates achievements and milestones.

The Role

Join FRC Group as a Business Development Manager and help us grow our social impact by expanding our work with housing providers and local authorities. You’ll lead growth across Central England, building meaningful partnerships and securing high-value contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Creating and executing growth strategies in a socially driven business
2. Developing strong relationships with housing and local authority customers
3. Leading on tenders, bids and contract negotiations
4. Representing FRC at events, networks and industry platforms
5. Analysing market trends and customer intelligence to inform strategy
6. Contributing to the mission of ending furniture poverty

Skills and Experience:

1. Experience in B2B sales to social housing/local authority customers or strong social housing and local authority sector knowledge
2. Ability to win and manage large-scale accounts
3. Natural relationship-building skills
4. A proactive mindset
5. Strong CRM and reporting skills

Interested? Join FRC Group and be part of a team that is dedicated to ending furniture poverty while promoting a culture of bravery, creativity, passion, and professionalism. Apply now to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic and supportive environment.