Business Development Manager

NN15, Kettering, North Northamptonshire
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Are you a proactive, commercially driven business developer who thrives on opening doors, shaping new markets and turning conversations into long‑term revenue? Confident selling into contractors, fit‑out companies and technical environments? This role is built for you.
Role Overview

Own and grow a high‑potential product division

Drive new business across multiple commercial sectors

Strengthen key accounts and maximise revenue

Build partnerships through regular customer visits
Key Responsibilities

Hold national sales responsibility

Generate new business and convert opportunities

Identify and secure commercial opportunities

Build relationships with contractors, distributors and fit‑out companies

Manage the full sales cycle

Grow existing key accounts

Provide technical expertise, upselling and cross‑selling

Analyse market and competitor activity

Deliver presentations and specification meetings

Produce written specifications when required

Follow up projects to secure orders

Report progress at monthly sales meetings

Support wider commercial operations
Target Markets

Commercial workplaces

Education

Emergency services

Leisure and theme parks

Arenas and events

Fit‑out and refurbishment projects
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for a commercially driven, proactive business developer with a strong track record of winning new customers and opening new markets. You’ll be confident selling into contractors, distributors and specification‑led environments, with excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills. You’ll thrive in a target‑driven role, be comfortable managing a national territory, and bring strong organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of the construction fit‑out sector is beneficial but not essential — attitude, drive and commercial hunger matter most.
Attributes

Self‑motivated and resilient

Detail‑focused and logical

Able to manage a varied workload

Positive, flexible and hands‑on

Committed to exceptional customer experience

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