Based in Northern Ireland. Close to the amazing Hillsborough
The Business Development Manager will be a client-facing, revenue-driving role, responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new commercial opportunities. This role focuses on selling high-end fit-out carpentry, bespoke joinery, and stone solutions into:
• Hotels & hospitality groups
• Restaurants & leisure venues
• Interior design practices
• Fit-out companies
• Builders & main contractors
• Retail and commercial developments
You will act as a trusted commercial partner, representing our clients craftsmanship, design ethos, and technical expertise to premium clients.
Key Responsibilities
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within Builder, contractor commercial fit-out / kitchen-cabinet market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with builders, interior designers, architects, contractors, and developers
• Present a bespoke fit-out, carpentry, and stone solutions in a compelling, consultative manner
• Manage the full sales lifecycle: lead generation, specification, proposal, negotiation, and contract close
• Work closely with design, production, and project teams to ensure solutions meet client expectations and project requirements
• Achieve and exceed agreed revenue and margin targets
• Track pipeline activity and provide accurate sales forecasting
• Attend industry events, site visits, and client meetings as required
• Represent our client as a premium brand ambassador in the commercial market
Key Requirements
• Proven experience in business development or commercial sales within one or more of the following:
o Fit-out / interiors
o Joinery / carpentry
o Construction or building products
o Hospitality or commercial interiors
• Demonstrable track record of selling into hotels, designers, contractors, or commercial clients
• Experience working to revenue targets and sales KPIs
Skills & Competencies
• Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
• Commercially astute with the ability to identify profitable opportunities
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to understand technical drawings, specifications, and design intent (advantageous)
• Self-motivated, resilient, and results-driven
• Highly professional, client-focused approach aligned with a luxury brand