Business Development Manager

Simon Acres Group

Simon Acres Recruitment are working with a well-established KBB manufacturer, who is seeking an experienced Contracts Business Development Manager.

Salary: Paying upwards of 50,000 basic (DOE), plus bonus and car allowance.

Location: UK field and remote based.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week).

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced business development professional within the contract kitchen market. You will be well-connected with a network of contacts within the contract kitchen market, with significant experience in German kitchen sales and contracts, and thrive on building relationships and identifying new opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Identifying and connecting with potential clients.
• Selling kitchens into the contracts market.
• Prospecting, building, and developing new business
• Working closely with house builders, high-rise and private developers.
• Building strong business relationships.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships.
• Contributing to strategy for market expansion.
• Reporting into the Contracts Director.
• Remote based with regular UK travel including to Head Office and some internal travel.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven track record within field sales – selling kitchens into private developers.
• Experience of dealing with house builders, high-rise and private developers.
• Sales Account Management experience (specifically within German kitchens).
• Ability to build and strengthen customer relationships.
• Strong network and relationships within the contract market.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a drive for success.
• Ability to demonstrate a tenacious and resilient mindset.
• Be able to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Must hold a valid and clean driving licence.
• Flexible with business travel requirements.

Simon Acres Recruitment are acting as the employment agency in relation to this vacancy.