Remote Business Development Manager – Social Housing Kitchens

Markey Group; Hardwicke; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance cover (2x salary)

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension contributions (5%)

Flexible holiday scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Money@Work schemes

Discount on Markey Group products

Job summary

Premiere Kitchens, part of Markey Group, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the South region, promoting products to housing developers, social housing and contractors. You will manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to contract, build a strong pipeline, and collaborate with Commercial, Operations and Head of Sales to ensure an excellent customer experience.

This remote role offers a competitive package, 40 hours a week, monthly travel to Head Office

Qualifications

• Previous B2B kitchen sales experience, ideally within social housing.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• IT literacy in Microsoft applications and experience with an online CRM.
• Ability to work both remotely and as part of a team.
• Well-organised and an effective time planner.
• Strong influencing and consulting skills.
• Driving licence (required).

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the new-build residential sectors across the South region.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline by generating leads through market research, networking, customer relationships, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients, contractors, public sector organisations, and housing associations.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and commercial solutions to prospective clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including tender submissions, quotations, contract negotiations, account set-up, and implementation.
• Drive profitable sales growth through both new business and the development of existing customer accounts.
• Retain and grow customer accounts, strengthening relationships and increasing share of wallet.
• Conduct market research and monitor housing sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support business growth.
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations, Account Management, and the Head of Sales to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Take commercial responsibility for customer accounts, including pricing reviews and contract negotiations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, sales activity, and pipeline information within the CRM system.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met throughout the sales and delivery process, supporting resolution of customer care issues where required.
• Share market intelligence and business insights with the wider team to contribute to the company's strategic growth objectives.

Skills

B2B kitchen sales

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

CRM experience

MS Office / IT literacy

Organised / time management

Influencing & consulting

Driving licence

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Premiere Kitchens, part of Markey Group, is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the South region, promoting products to housing developers, social housing and contractors. You will manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to contract, build a strong pipeline, and collaborate with Commercial, Operations and Head of Sales to ensure an excellent customer experience.

This remote role offers a competitive package, 40 hours a week, monthly travel to Head Office