Business Development Manager
Elevate Your Sales Career in a Design-Led Manufacturing Environment
Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for premium design and innovation? We’re working with a leading bespoke manufacturing business to recruit a Business Development Manager who will play a key role in expanding their market presence and building meaningful client partnerships.
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-quality manufacturer that collaborates closely with architects, developers, and high-end residential clients on projects that combine design excellence with technical precision.
Why Apply?
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Competitive Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum + uncapped commission
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Impactful Role: Shape sales strategy and influence the direction of business growth
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Creative, Collaborative Culture: Join a business that values innovation, initiative, and quality
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Career Progression: Enjoy clear opportunities for development in a growing organisation
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Flexible Working: Hybrid arrangements available for the right candidate
Your Role
You’ll take the lead in identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities, while nurturing long-term relationships within the construction, manufacturing, and design sectors. This role offers the chance to work across premium projects and contribute directly to business expansion and brand visibility.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy
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Build relationships with architects, contractors, developers, and high-net-worth individuals
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Own the lead generation process, including referral building and direct outreach
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Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry to close
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Collaborate with internal design and production teams to ensure seamless project delivery
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Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities
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Provide market insights to help shape future growth strategies
About You
We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual with a proven track record in business development or sales, ideally within the manufacturing, construction, or design sectors.
You’ll bring:
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A results-driven approach and ability to work autonomously
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Experience managing long sales cycles and building trust with discerning clients
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Strong communication and commercial skills
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A passion for quality, design, and delivering high-end solutions
What’s in it for You?
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A competitive base salary and uncapped commission potential
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Work with a premium, well-respected brand
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Flexible working options to support work-life balance
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Genuine opportunities for career advancement
If you’re looking for a fresh challenge in a dynamic, design-led business where your ideas and commercial flair will be recognised, we’d love to hear from you.
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.