Business Development Manager
Kettering
Are you a proactive, commercially driven business developer who thrives on opening doors, shaping new markets and turning conversations into…
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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