Business Development Manager

• Bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (holiday / sick pay)
• Pension plan

Looking for Business Development Manager roles in the Luxury Interior Design sector in London? This Senior Sales role with a leading British heritage company could be the perfect fit for you - apply today!

Company profile – Luxury Design
In this Sales job in London, you'll be joining a leading British heritage company specialising in luxury textiles and wallpapers for the interiors industry worldwide.
Established in 1874, this fifth-generation family firm proudly designs and produces timeless luxury fabrics, wallpapers and tapestries for high-profile global clients across high-end residential, hotels, restaurants, chateaus, and entertainment.
Their warm, luxurious showroom in Chelsea is hugely successful and busy with high-profile client activity. They are now looking to grow their hardworking team with the addition of a Business Development Manager

Job description – Business Development Manager
In this Sales opportunity in London, you will be working closely with the team to apply and develop your sales skills. You will lead on sales activity and take on a range of tasks to drive revenue - retaining strong nurtured relationships with new and existing customers, and scouting opportunities to win new clients and secure new projects through lead generation.

Key responsibilities – Senior Sales Consultant
In this Sales vacancy, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research into prospective clients, and generating new qualified leads.
• Managing the database of existing and previous clients, maintaining relationships and driving new business opportunities with contacts already on the database.
• Being a first point of contact for inbound business enquiries and new leads, nurturing the initial relationship building to drive sales.
• Managing sales cycles from end-to-end, from initial discovery to closing deals.
• Supporting the sales team with the management of new & existing client accounts.
• Managing the database of existing clients and end-users, proactively reaching out to gather their feedback
• Proactively reach out to new prospects through targeted emails and cold calls.
• Expanding accounts by reaching out to partner businesses.
• Answering inbound client enquiries.
• Ensuring the CRM database is up to date.
• Undertaking industry and trend research to generate new leads.
• Keeping up-to-date with new product, environmental, technical & installation information.
• Providing daily ad hoc support to the Sales Team.

Job requirements – Business Development Manager

• 3-5 years' sales experience, ideally within the interiors or luxury sectors.
• A strong understanding of business relationships and clientele in luxury.
• Proven experience closing 360 degree deals and generating revenue.
• Natural communicator, with skills & ability to engage with different clients and build strong relationships.
• You have a keen eye for detail and can spot inconsistencies or errors.
• Proven customer service experience.
• Ambitious, driven to succeed and wants to grow with the company.
• Fantastic organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Teams.

Benefits of the job – Sales Consultant

• Excellent starting salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• Strong commission structure, OTE £50,000+ with company bonus on top.
• Paid annual leave + bank holiday.
• The opportunity to take on a range of responsibilities as part of a small close-knit team.
• Opportunity to join a leading design & interiors business, with successes spanning over 150 years.
• Working in a stunning showroom in Chelsea.
• Great opportunities to learn, progress, and develop a long-term career.

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Looking for Business Development Manager roles in the Luxury Interior Design sector in London? This Senior Sales role with a leading British heritage company could be the perfect fit for you - apply today!