Director of Business Development

Pratap Executive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the contract furniture industry is seeking a Director of Business Development to spearhead growth across UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will lead a talented sales team, develop strategic partnerships, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the company and make a significant impact in a design-focused culture.

Benefits

Competitive package with flexibility

Opportunity for global travel

Work in a creative and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business development or strategic sales leadership experience.
• Experience in the contract furniture industry or associated fields.
• Proven track record of leading successful sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a regional growth strategy across UK, Ireland, Europe, and the Middle East.
• Build relationships with dealer partners and key decision-makers.
• Drive performance and accountability across a sales team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Sales Performance

Relationship Building

Data Analysis

Emotional Intelligence

Tools

Salesforce

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Business Development Director, UK & EMEA

Are you an experienced strategic leader with a passion for growth, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving results? Are you ready to champion a bold vision and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the most design-forward companies in the contract furniture industry?

NaughtOne is on a mission to scale its global business. As Business Development Director for UK & EMEA, you’ll be at the forefront of this journey, leading a talented sales team spearheading new business strategies, empowering our sales team, and cultivating partnerships that redefine how we grow across multiple markets.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and execute a dynamic regional growth strategy across UK, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East & Africa
• Build powerful relationships with dealer partners, architects, designers, and key decision-makers
• Drive performance and accountability across a talented sales team (8 direct reports)
• Collaborate across the wider MillerKnoll family to leverage synergies and fuel shared success
• Own CRM strategy and data excellence to enable laser-focused, insight-driven sales execution
• Represent NaughtOne at industry events, networking opportunities, and thought leadership forums

What were looking for:

• Bring 5+ years of business development or strategic sales leadership in the contract furniture industry (or associated industry)
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and love turning ambition into action
• Have a track record of leading successful sales teams and driving measurable results
• Combine commercial savvy with emotional intelligence to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Are fluent in Salesforce, data analysis, and CRM-led sales performance
• Think strategically, act decisively, and communicate with clarity

At NaughtOne, we believe in creating a people-powered culture. We celebrate individuality, diversity, and collaboration.

Perks of the job:

• Be a key voice in shaping our global growth ambitions
• Work with a passionate, forward-thinking team in a creative and collaborative culture
• Make an impact in a design-led, sustainability-focused company with global reach
• Travel across vibrant markets and engage with inspiring industry professionals
• Be a part of the global MillerKnoll family
• Competitive package with flexibility and room to grow

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing, and Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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