Contract Sales Manager

Simon Acres Group; Greater London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior leadership access

Career progression

Autonomy & flexibility

Job summary

Simon Acres Group is recruiting a Contract Sales Manager to drive UK contract sales growth from a nationwide base with its London HQ. The role focuses on building partnerships, securing opportunities with developers, architects and showrooms, and shaping the company’s commercial direction.

You will work closely with the MD to expand the brand across the KBB market. Offering a competitive base salary with uncapped earning potential and frontline exposure to senior leadership, this opportunity is

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales leadership or commercial management within KBB/interiors sectors.
• Strong network with retailers, developers or interior design partners.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with growth-focused drive.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement growth plan and sales development strategy.
• Identify and secure new retail showroom partnerships across the UK.
• Generate and develop contract opportunities with developers, architects and commercial clients.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the KBB industry.

Skills

Sales leadership

KBB industry knowledge

New business development

Negotiation & closing

Job description

Contract Sales Manager - KBB Industry (Nationwide / London HQ)

Location: Nationwide (Head Office based in London)

Salary: £50,000 to start rising with sales + Uncapped OTE

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Client

Simon Acres Group Ltd are representing an exciting entrepreneurial business that is set to become a major player within the UK KBB market.

With a flagship central London showroom due to open soon, the company is launching a premium fitted furniture offering across kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and interior living spaces will all be catered for.

Early market feedback has been exceptionally positive, financial backing is secure, and ambitious growth plans are already underway.

This is a rare opportunity to join a business at the start of its journey and play a pivotal role in shaping its future success.

About the Role

Working closely with the Managing Director, the successful candidate will help drive contract sales growth across the UK. This strategic and hands-on role will focus on developing key partnerships, generating new business opportunities, and establishing the company as a leading name within the KBB sector.

The role offers genuine influence over the direction of the business and the opportunity to be part of an exciting growth story from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's growth plan and implementing sales development strategy.
• Identify and secure new retail showroom partnerships across the UK.
• Generate and develop contract business opportunities with developers, architects, interior designers,buying groups, housebuilders, and commercial client, plus Social Housing, High rise etc
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the KBB industry.
• Work alongside the Managing Director to shape commercial strategy and market positioning.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and maximise revenue opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.
• Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions.
• Support the successful launch and ongoing development of the flagship London showroom.
• Deliver agreed sales targets and contribute to long-term business growth.

Requirements / Skills

• Proven track record in business development, sales leadership, or commercial management within the KBB, fitted furniture, interiors, or related sectors.
• Strong network of contacts within retail showrooms, developers, contractors, architects, buying groups or interior design markets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive within a high-growth environment.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially astute with strong strategic thinking abilities.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and results-driven.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as required.
• Experience launching or growing a brand within the KBB sector would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped earning potential.
• Opportunity to join a well-funded, ambitious business at an early stage.
• Direct access to senior leadership and influence over business direction.
• Excellent career progression prospects as the company expands.
• Autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to build something truly significant within the KBB marketplace.
• Supportive and entrepreneurial working environment.