Business Development Manager (Workplace Furniture), THE CROWD

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established furniture brand is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to join their London team. This role involves nurturing relationships with large-scale workplace clients and expanding business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the industry, a proven sales track record, and existing contacts. With flexible working conditions and a vibrant location, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing brand. If you are driven and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Enhanced Annual Leave

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales within furniture, property, or construction.
• Strong consultative selling and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities in the market.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and deliver sales quotations.

Skills

Sales Generation

Client Relationship Management

Consultative Selling

Communication Skills

Proactive Approach

Job description

About The Role:

The Crowd are partnering with an established furniture brand known for their functional and contemporary designs. They are seeking a proactive, sales-driven, and knowledgeable Business Development Manager to join their small yet successful London team.

In this newly created role, you will be responsible for working closely with large-scale workplace clients to nurture and develop strong relationships, selling manufactured products directly to end users. You will visit clients and potential clients to discuss sales opportunities and prepare quotations. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding and passion for the industry, with existing contacts in the industry. With a focus on London and the surrounding counties, the role aims to expand business opportunities, benefiting from the close proximity to the company’s showroom. Note the ideal person will have a UK driving licence and will have the ability to attend and visit new and existing clients in the focus area.

Our client is offering an opportunity to join a growing brand and put your stamp on a newly created position that provides flexible working, enhanced annual leave, a car allowance and is based in a vibrant and easily accessible part of town.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue sales opportunities in the market
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, both new and existing
• Plan and organise meetings with clients to present sales proposals
• Promote products through various channels
• Prepare and deliver sales quotations
• Work with the senior management to agree strategies and business growth ideas

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Proven track record of generating sales and managing a pipeline within the furniture, property, or construction industries
• Confident, proactive, and driven
• Strong consultative selling approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must hold a valid UK driving license

To apply for this position please click on the apply button to attach your CV (and portfolio for design positions).

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.