Position: Business Development Manager
Salary: £40 - £48k + up to £10k Commission + Car allowance
Location: Egham
Patch: Covering North of the Thames, moving round the M25, across to Oxford and down to the M3)
Type: Permanent – Full time – Hybrid - Field
We are looking for a highly motivated experienced Business Development Manager with proven experience and success in the office furniture and interiors sector for a full-service interiors fit-out company specialising in new and recycled office and educational furniture. Alongside a range of building services, including partitioning, ceilings, air conditioning, and electrical work, with ISO 9001 & 14001 Accreditations and Safe Contractor approval, it is a family-run, carbon-neutral business committed to excellent customer service and a 10-year complaint-free record.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Business Development Manager:
Seek out and engage new business opportunities through market research, networking, and prospecting across various sectors, with a first-year sales target of £500,000 split between furniture and fit-out services.
Build and sustain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their requirements and offering customized solutions across all services.
Partner with cross-functional teams to create and implement effective sales strategies.
Present sales proposals to potential larger clients.
Negotiate contracts and finalize deals to meet or surpass sales goals.
Monitor industry trends and competitors to identify areas for growth.
Use CRM software to manage leads, track opportunities, and record customer interactions.
Skills & Requirements of a Business Development Manager:
Demonstrated sales and business development experience in the office furniture industry
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Exceptional negotiation and closing skills
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively
Proficient in using CRM software
Results-driven with a focus on achieving success
Resides within or near the region
Required to be based at the Egham office three days a week, unless meeting clients
This is a full-time position based at our Egham head office, with time spent here, on the territory, and some remote working.
Benefits of a Business Development:
Commission earnings of £10,000 per annum for meeting targets, with an annual catch-up for sales and margin.
Annual car allowance of £5,000.
Company pension contribution of 5% + 3%.
Free parking available at the head office.
Six weeks of sick pay.
Opportunity for partial remote work.
Business mileage reimbursed at government rates.
Four weeks of holiday plus statutory leave.
Work alongside a friendly and supportive team.
Laptop and mobile phone provided.
Apply to this Business Development Manager role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role or have any further questions, please contact Lucy on our Commercial team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you may need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven’t already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed))