Business Development Executive in City of London

Business Development Executive driving trade partnerships, account growth and new business opportunities for a fast-growing, design-led paint brand.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, design-led paint brand and play a key role in expanding its trade network across the UK. Combining business development and account management, you will be responsible for identifying and converting new trade customers while nurturing existing relationships to drive repeat business and long-term growth.

You'll work closely with interior designers, decorators, architects and other trade professionals, supporting projects from initial enquiry through to fulfilment. From prospecting and relationship building to managing specifications and ensuring exceptional customer service, you'll become a trusted partner to your accounts and a key contributor to the company's commercial success. As part of a growing business, you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in wider initiatives and help shape the future of the trade division.

Candidate

• The successful candidate will be commercially minded, proactive and relationship-driven, with a passion for building partnerships and identifying new opportunities.
• Experience in business development, account management or sales.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Confident prospecting and generating new business opportunities.
• Commercially aware with a customer-first mindset.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ambitious, driven and motivated by growth and progression.
• Interest in interiors, design or the built environment is advantageous.

Studio

A modern, design-led paint brand rethinking how people decorate their homes. Combining beautifully curated colours, innovative sampling solutions and a customer-first approach, the business has quickly established itself as one of the most exciting brands in the interiors market. With a growing trade division and ambitious expansion plans, the company is investing heavily in building long-term relationships with design professionals and industry partners.

Benefits Include:

• £28,000 base salary.
• Commission and bonus scheme.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working approach.
• Significant staff discount on products.
• Regular team socials and events.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.

Apply

Apply via LinkedIn or email interiorproducts@foliocareers.com with Ref FC 2615. Applicants must have valid Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, as those without will not be eligible. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those shortlisted for the position. We thank you for your time and interest.

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