Business Development Manager – Commercial Interiors / Office Fit-Out

Location: London

Salary: Up to £80,000 + package

Sector: Commercial Interiors / Office Design & Fit-Out

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join an established and highly respected specialist within the commercial interiors and office fit-out sector.

Our client is a privately owned, well-established business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality office design, fit-out, refurbishment and relocation projects for landlords and occupiers across London.
With an impressive portfolio of clients across sectors including finance, property, technology, media, retail and professional services, the business has built its reputation through quality, reliability and long-term client relationships.
This is a key hire for the business and an opportunity for a commercially minded Business Development professional to take ownership of new business generation and help drive the next phase of growth.

The Role As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new commercial opportunities across the London market.

You will build relationships with key decision-makers, generate a strong pipeline of opportunities and work closely with the internal design, commercial and project teams to take opportunities from initial conversation through to successful appointment.
The role will suit someone who is well connected within the commercial interiors, office fit-out, construction, property or workplace market and who enjoys a consultative, relationship-led approach to winning business.
Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy across London.
• Identify and develop new client and prospect relationships.
• Build strong relationships with landlords, property developers, occupiers, asset managers, property managers, project managers, architects and professional advisers.
• Generate and manage a healthy pipeline of new opportunities.
• Proactively identify upcoming office refurbishment, relocation and fit-out projects.
• Attend networking events, industry functions and client meetings to develop new relationships.
• Manage the sales process from initial introduction through to tender / appointment.
• Work collaboratively with the design, estimating and project teams to develop compelling proposals.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for repeat and additional business.
• Monitor market activity and competitor movements to identify new opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline information.
• Represent the business professionally and act as an ambassador for its brand and reputation.

About You

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development professional with a demonstrable track record of winning new business.
Ideally, you will have experience within one of the following sectors:

• Commercial office fit-out
• Workplace / office design
• Commercial interiors
• Construction
• Property / real estate
• Design & build

You will be a confident communicator who is comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and building relationships at all levels.
Most importantly, you will be proactive, credible, commercially astute and comfortable generating your own opportunities, rather than relying solely on an established lead flow.
You''ll ideally bring:

• Proven experience in a B2B business development / sales role.
• A strong network across the London commercial property or workplace sector.
• A track record of winning new clients and generating revenue.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• The ability to identify opportunities before they reach the wider market.
• Confidence dealing with senior decision-makers.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• A consultative and professional approach to sales.
• The drive and autonomy to take ownership of your territory and pipeline.

What''s on Offer?

• Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience.
• Attractive overall package.
• Opportunity to join an established and highly regarded business.
• Significant autonomy and ownership within the role.
• Opportunity to work with an impressive portfolio of commercial clients.
• A genuine opportunity to influence and contribute to business growth.
• Collaborative environment with experienced design, commercial and project teams.
• Long-term career potential within an established organisation.