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?

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum + uncapped commission
• Impactful Role: Shape sales strategy and influence the direction of business growth
• Creative, Collaborative Culture: Join a business that values innovation, initiative, and quality
• Career Progression: Enjoy clear opportunities for development in a growing organisation
• 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:

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy
• Build relationships with architects, contractors, developers, and high-net-worth individuals
• Own the lead generation process, including referral building and direct outreach
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry to close
• Collaborate with internal design and production teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities
• 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:

• A results-driven approach and ability to work autonomously
• Experience managing long sales cycles and building trust with discerning clients
• Strong communication and commercial skills
• A passion for quality, design, and delivering high-end solutions

What’s in it for You?

• A competitive base salary and uncapped commission potential
• Work with a premium, well-respected brand
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 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.

Business Development Manager | Bespoke Manufacturing | Stoke on Trent

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.