Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Commercial Fit Out, Refurbishment & Office Furniture

Fresh People are recruiting for a Business Development Manager on behalf of a growing commercial projects business specialising in commercial interiors, office fit out, refurbishment and workplace furniture solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with experience in the commercial fit out, refurbishment, interiors or office furniture sector to join a business with ambitious growth plans. The role will focus on developing new business opportunities, managing existing client relationships, building a strong sales pipeline and supporting the delivery of profitable revenue growth. The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across the commercial projects market. You will work closely with senior management, project teams and internal stakeholders to develop sales strategies, support bids and proposals, and deliver against agreed sales and margin targets.

You will be expected to build long-term relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and partners, while ensuring all opportunities are managed professionally through the sales process. Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities within commercial fit out, refurbishment, interiors and office furniture sectors

Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients

Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline

Achieve agreed sales and margin targets

Prepare bids, proposals, quotations and supporting documentation

Support clients and consultants with project design requirements and specifications

Review tender documents and coordinate responses internally

Negotiate pricing, costs, delivery and specifications with suppliers and customers

Attend client meetings, networking events, trade shows and sales opportunities

Work closely with internal project, interiors and sales teams

Maintain accurate CRM records and update project overviews

Provide regular sales reports and pipeline updates

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience in a Business Development, Sales, Account Management or Commercial role

Background within commercial fit out, office refurbishment, interiors, workplace design or office furniture

Strong relationship-building and client management skills

Confident identifying and converting new business opportunities

Good understanding of project-led sales and formal bidding processes

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Commercially aware with the ability to achieve sales and margin targets

Able to analyse sales figures and produce reports

Strong IT skills including spreadsheets and CRM systems

Strategic, proactive and results-focused approach

This Role Would Suit This opportunity would suit an experienced Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Account Manager, Commercial Sales Manager, Workplace Consultant with strong knowledge of the commercial office projects market. What’s On Offer

Salary of £55,000+ DOE

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Permanent opportunity with a growing commercial projects business

Opportunity to develop both new and existing business

Autonomy to build pipeline and influence growth strategy