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Business Development Manager

Hunter Hughes Recruitment Services
Guildford Full-time GBP 50,000 – 55,000
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Job Title: Business Development Manager – Commercial Flooring

Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager

Location: GU, KT, PO, RG, SL, SM, SO, SW, TW, UB, W.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 basic plus £10,000 - £20,000 bonuses

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to join our commercial sales team within the carpets and flooring sector. Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, this is a high-impact role focused on developing and growing business within the specification market.

You will be responsible for promoting and selling high-quality interior flooring solutions across a range of commercial environments including office, education, residential, healthcare, and retail sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated sales professional with a strong background in B2B sales and specification-led selling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities across the commercial flooring sector

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, interior designers, end users, office fit-out contractors, and flooring contractors

  • Promote and specify flooring products into commercial projects at early design stage

  • Achieve and exceed sales targets and revenue growth objectives

  • Conduct client visits, presentations, and product demonstrations

  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery and customer satisfaction

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and identify new business opportunities

  • Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline management

About You
  • Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within the flooring, interiors, construction, or building products sector

  • Experience selling specification-led interior products into commercial projects

  • Strong network within one or more of the following: architects, designers, fit-out contractors, flooring contractors, or end users

  • Demonstrable success in winning and delivering large-scale commercial projects

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and self-motivated approach

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team strategy

What We Offer
  • £50,000 - £55,000 basic

  • Performance-related bonuses £10,000 - £20,000

  • Company car / car allowance (if applicable) Hybrid

  • Healthcare

  • Career development opportunities within a growing business

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Access to high-quality, market-leading products

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