Trade Business Development Executive

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Central Employment are working in partnership with a fast growing interiors brand, as they look to appoint a commercially focused Trade Business Development Executive.

The Trade Business Development Executive, is responsible for generating new trade partnerships within the interior design, architectural, and property development sectors. This is a proactive outbound role focused on driving specification, securing new accounts, and developing long-term project-based relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect interior designers, architects, specifiers, and developers through outbound calls, emails, and industry platforms.
• Build and manage a pipeline of trade leads and project opportunities.
• Present product solutions aligned with design requirements, technical specifications, and project budgets.
• Onboard new trade accounts and guide them through early orders and project workflows.
• Develop relationships with design professionals to support repeat business across multiple projects.
• Attend design and architecture events to increase brand visibility and build networks.
• Maintain accurate activity, pipeline, and project data in the CRM.
• Strong outbound sales experience (ideally in a design-led or project-driven environment).
• Ability to communicate confidently with designers, architects, and developers.
• Understanding of design/specification processes and project lifecycles.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with strong pipeline and follow-through discipline.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years in BDM, trade sales, or project-based account management.
• Experience working with interior designers, architects, or property developers is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of design trends, materials, finishes, or building products is an advantage.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries: Retail

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