A leading importer of designer brands is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Business Development Manager to cultivate relationships within the top-tier design community.
The successful candidate will be a highly driven, results-oriented, and engaging professional who approaches account management with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset focused on achieving and exceeding ambitious growth targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initiate, manage, and significantly grow key A&D client relationships
- Proactively manage and expand the client portfolio, including frequent on-site meetings, presentations, and product specification work that positions the company at the forefront of luxury projects
- Own the entire sales lifecycle from initial high-level enquiry and specification to complex quotation management, negotiation, and ensuring after-sales service and client satisfaction
- Act as a principal ambassador for the companies product portfolio, ensuring all interactions and processes reflect the exceptional quality and high standard
- Work closely with showroom team, contributing market intelligence and cross-pollinating strategies for team success
Skills and experience:
- Demonstrated success in high-end B2B sales and A&D account management
- Exceptional verbal and written skills for building lasting client loyalty and rapport
- Autonomous pipeline management and strategic workload prioritisation
- Superior negotiation and closing skills, with a keen understanding of the project lifecycle
- Personal commitment to reflecting the high standards and sophisticated aesthetic of this luxury brand
- Current, valid Driver's Licence is essential
Benefits
- Generous base salary and high-achieving bonus scheme
- Exclusive opportunity to work with internationally renowned, high-end designer products
- Collaborative, professional, and supportive team culture
- In-depth product and brand training to set you up for success
- Defined pathways for professional development and long-term career growth
