Business Developer - Retail/Commercial Fit-out
Midlands / Remote
circa £50,000 - £60,000
Ready to drive explosive growth in the fit-out and contract furniture sector?
Are you a driven, accountable professional who thrives on exceeding targets and building valuable business relationships?
Our client, a rapidly expanding company in the commercial fit-out industry, is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to spearhead their ambitious growth strategy. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven professional to make an immediate impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
As a Business Development Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our client's expansion across key sectors including fit-out, retail, hospitality, and related industries. You'll build robust pipelines, qualify high-value opportunities, and exceed ambitious targets through confident, accountable leadership.
What They Offer
- Immediate Impact Role - become a core driver of growth from day one
- Highly Rewarding Package - competitive salary plus performance incentives
- Clear Career Progression - direct path to leadership role managing a team
- Dynamic Team Environment - work with agile, supportive leadership in a growth-focused culture
- Performance Recognition - be rewarded for the results you deliver
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Pipeline Development: Map, target, and qualify priority accounts while eliminating unqualified leads to maximize efficiency
- Proactive Lead Generation: Identify new opportunities across target industries and engage decision-makers to secure high-value meetings
- Intelligent Opportunity Qualification: Apply sharp discernment to focus only on prospects where real value can be delivered
- KPI-Driven Performance: Consistently exceed monthly and quarterly targets
- End-to-End Proposal Management: Lead discovery calls, site surveys, ROI modelling, and collaborate with internal teams for swift delivery
- Client Conversion Excellence: Secure pilot projects and convert them into multi-site or national frameworks
- Strategic Reporting: Provide accurate pipeline updates, forecasting, and progress reports to senior leadership
- Industry Representation: Attend events, build networks, and enhance our client's reputation across the sector
Person
- 5+ years experience in fit-out, retail, contract furniture, or similar B2B sales environment
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong pipelines
- Established network of contacts including contractors, developers, retailers, and industry decision-makers
- CRM proficiency with tools like HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar platforms
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with ability to frame ROI value effectively
- Results-oriented mindset with passion for exceeding targets
- High energy and urgency - able to act fast and take accountability
- Flexibility and resilience to thrive under shifting priorities and deadlines