Location: Ideally Southeast, with UK-wide candidates considered
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Salary: Up to £55,000 basic + £75,000 OTE
Employment Type: Full-time, field-based
Company Car or Car Allowance
About the Client
Simon Acres Recruitment are representing a well-established, UK manufacturer, supplier and installer of kitchen, bedroom and bathroom cabinetry. Operating nationally, the business works across a range of sectors, including student accommodation, build-to-rent, private rented housing, care and hospitality.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding Contract Division and play a key role in developing new business, growing existing accounts and contributing to the company's continued success.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for sales activity across a designated geographical area, with a focus on generating new business opportunities, developing existing customer relationships and securing contract projects.
Working closely with internal design, estimating, customer service and operational teams, you will help translate customer requirements into commercially viable proposals, manage opportunities through the sales pipeline and drive conversion.
Key Responsibilities
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Identify and develop new business opportunities within the contract marketplace.
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Build relationships with target organisations and key decision-makers to secure opportunities to tender for new sites and projects.
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Manage and grow existing customer accounts, maximising commercial opportunities.
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Understand customer briefs, project requirements, budgets and commercial expectations.
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Work closely with design and estimating teams to ensure proposals meet customer requirements and planning conditions.
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Prepare clear, accurate briefs and persuasive presentations to support tender submissions and sales opportunities.
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Manage the sales pipeline, tracking opportunities from initial contact through to quotation and conversion.
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Maintain accurate CRM records and provide sales reports and forecasts as required.
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Collaborate with customer service, installation and operational teams to support project delivery and resolve issues.
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Attend internal meetings and external customer appointments as required.
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Work towards agreed sales targets, account acquisition and new business generation objectives.
Requirements / Skills
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Proven experience in business development or contract sales within the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom sector, or a closely related industry.
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A strong track record of winning new business, developing accounts and converting opportunities. xgikmsk
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Good knowledge of KBB products, design considerations and customer requirements.
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Understanding of furniture materials, manufacturing ...
Contracts Business Development Manager employer: Simon Acres Group
Join a well-established and growing kitchen and design organisation in Lincolnshire or Yorkshire & the Humber, where you will lead a diverse team of approximately 35 design professionals. This role not only offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 but also provides a supportive work culture that encourages professional development and collaboration. With opportunities to influence team performance and engage in exciting contract and public sector projects, this position is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a dynamic environment.
