London Sales & BD Manager - Hospitality FF&E

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme (up to 15% base)

Insurance

Job summary

Parla in London is seeking a sales and BD manager to join its UK team and report directly to the Head of Sales and Business Development. This role blends proactive business development with day-to-day sales execution across hospitality projects, from first contact and quotation to order and delivery.

You will build a network of clients, manage accounts, and coordinate with HQ functions to ensure smooth processes and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum eight years of experience in sales and business development.
• Good understanding of the UK hospitality and interiors market.
• Proven track record of generating new business and building a professional network.
• Experience with hospitality projects, developers, contractors or designers is a plus.
• Ability to manage a client/account portfolio and meet sales targets.
• Excellent command of English.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and MS Office.
• Residing in London or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional sales and business development strategy and account plans.
• Prospect and generate new business leads across UK hospitality sector.
• Build and expand a network of industry contacts for a healthy pipeline.
• Convert relationships into opportunities and manage to project award.
• Manage relationships within an assigned portfolio to win bespoke projects.
• Coordinate with HQ (PM, Finance, Logistics) for quotation to delivery.
• Support dealer network for Parla Collection sales in the region.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and tailored sales presentations.
• Track payment collection for accounts in the portfolio.
• Represent Parla at trade fairs and client/site visits to grow pipeline.
• Maintain records in Salesforce and Canias ERP.

Skills

Sales & BD leadership

Market knowledge UK hospitality

Network building

CRM (Salesforce)

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Parla in London is seeking a sales and BD manager to join its UK team and report directly to the Head of Sales and Business Development. This role blends proactive business development with day-to-day sales execution across hospitality projects, from first contact and quotation to order and delivery.

You will build a network of clients, manage accounts, and coordinate with HQ functions to ensure smooth processes and successful project outcomes.