Business Development Manager

Location: City Of London

# Role:
Business Development Manager## This is a pure new-business development position, a hunter role for someone who thrives on prospecting, qualifying opportunities, and opening doors.

Location:

LDN £60k + bonus

Your role is to mine the market, unearth projects, and position the company to be invited to bid on high-value commercial furniture opportunities.
** Here's how it works:
*** You identify and qualify new business opportunities across London and the UK
* You facilitate introductions and secure invitations to tender
* Once the opportunity is qualified and the bid invitation secured, you hand over to one of the company's dealer partners who will manage the project through to completion
* You move on to your next hunt
* This role is not about account management or project delivery – it's about prospecting, relationship building, and deal origination.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities within the commercial furniture and workplace sectors
* Build relationships with architects, interior designers, workplace consultants, corporate occupiers, and project stakeholders
* Research and target upcoming office fit-outs, refurbishments, and new build projects
* Secure invitations to tender and facilitate dealer partner introductions
* Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities using CRM systems
* Attend industry events, networking functions, and trade shows to generate leads
* Collaborate closely with the dealer network and internal teams to ensure seamless handovers
* Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities### Requirements
** Experience & Background:
*** 5 years' + experience in a similar business development or new business role within the commercial interiors, furniture, FF&E, or workplace sectors
* Proven track record of prospecting, lead generation, and opening new accounts
* Understanding of the A&D community and commercial furniture supply chain
* Experience working with or through dealer/distributor networks is advantageous
** Skills & Attributes:
*** Hunter mentality – you're energised by the chase and love opening doors
* Extremely ambitious – you see this as a springboard to rapid career progression and high earnings
* Resilient, self-motivated, and comfortable working autonomously
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Organised and disciplined with pipeline management
* Comfortable with rejection and persistent in pursuit of opportunities
** This role is perfect for:
*** Someone in the early years of their sales career who wants to accelerate their trajectory
* A driven individual who thrives on performance-based rewards and hitting targets
* Someone currently in interiors, FF&E, workplace consultancy, or related sectors looking for a high-energy, results-driven role### Benefits
* Attractive compensation: £60,000 base salary plus £15,000 commission bonus (OTE £75,000)
* Rapid career progression:
Exceptional performance could lead to promotion into senior BD, account management, or leadership roles
* Prestigious projects:
Work with leading brands, blue-chip clients, and high-profile developments
* Industry exposure:
Access to the A&D community, major projects, and industry events
* Hybrid working:
Flexibility to balance office, field, and home working
* Training & support:
Comprehensive onboarding, product training, and ongoing development
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