At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and develop new business opportunities while nurturing client relationships.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the furniture/workplace industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving revenue growth and collaborating with innovative teams.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager to join our New Business Team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in identifying and developing new business opportunities, nurturing strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth for the organization. This is a key position that requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to sales.
As a Business Development Manager, your core responsibilities will include:
- Conducting market research, networking, and prospecting to uncover potential business opportunities.
- Building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients, gaining a deep understanding of their needs, and providing tailored solutions that align with their goals.
- Collaborating with internal teams, such as sales and marketing, to develop effective strategies and achieve revenue targets.
- Preparing and delivering compelling presentations to clients, showcasing the value of our products and services.
- Negotiating contracts and closing deals with clients, ensuring favourable terms for both parties.
- Tracking sales performance metrics and providing regular reports to management.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in business development or sales, preferably in the furniture/workplace industry.
- Experience in selling direct to end-users is a must.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with clients at all levels.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience of value selling.
- A previous background in end-user sales is essential.
- Ideally a university degree.
Key characteristics for success in this role include curiosity, determination, being an active listener, creativity, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
Benefits include:
- Holiday: 25 days per year (excluding bank holidays).
- Bonus Holiday: Up to 4 additional days per year (post-probation, KPI-based).
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Green Cars Initiative.
- Working Hours: 8:30am-5pm OR 9am-5:30pm (flexible).
- Car Allowance OR company car option.
- Death in Service: 4x salary.
Business Development Manager in London employer: Surtio
Join a leading high-end furniture company as a Senior Designer, where creativity meets innovation in a collaborative and dynamic work environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead exciting projects that shape workplace design while enjoying benefits such as private medical insurance and generous annual leave. Our culture promotes sustainability and forward-thinking, making it an ideal place for passionate designers looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
