Business Development Manager (Central UK)

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager to expand their social impact across Central UK. This role involves building meaningful partnerships with housing providers and local authorities, driving growth strategies, and leading contract negotiations. You will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to ending furniture poverty, where your contributions will empower communities and improve lives. Join a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth, and be a part of a journey that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Up to 9% pension match

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday celebrations and meals

3 paid volunteering days

Free parking

Death in service

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales to social housing/local authority customers.
• Strong CRM and reporting skills essential for managing accounts.

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing growth strategies for social impact.
• Developing relationships with housing and local authority customers.
• Leading tenders, bids, and contract negotiations.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Social housing knowledge

Relationship-building skills

Proactive mindset

CRM skills

Job description

Business Development Manager (Central UK), united kingdom

Client:

FRC Group - Social Enterprise

Location:

Homebased within Central UK + regular travel to Liverpool and customers

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

10

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Central UK)

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

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

Skills and Experience:

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

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Up to 9% pension match
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday celebrations and meals
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Free parking
• Death in service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit
• Wonderful Wednesdays – Free Toast and gatherings
• Training and Development opportunities
• A great place to work with a positive social impact

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.