Are you a motivated and ambitious individual looking to take the next step, or even your first step, into a sales career? We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave, starting November/December 2025. This role, based within our Interiors Team, offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing new business, building a prospect pipeline, and working towards sales and profit targets. Whether you’re just starting out or already have some experience, we’ll support you with training, guidance, and the chance to work alongside industry experts. Our expert team helps create workspaces that inspire and motivate, no matter the location. We possess an unwavering dedication to our craft and a genuine love for creating inspiring spaces. At Commercial, we achieve our vision by helping our clients to exceed theirs and you’ll play a valuable role in making that happen. As a growing company, there may be an opportunity for this role to become permanent for the right candidate. Your responsibilities as a Business Development Manager will be: Identify new business opportunities and develop a new business pipeline through a variety of channels such as cold calling, LinkedIn and social media. Identify current and prospective clients needs and how our wide range of products and services will benefit their business. This includes Interiors, Office Supplies, Print, IT, Smart Technology, Managed Print Services, PPE, Facilities and Workwear. Arrange and facilitate site visits for existing and prospect customers to showcase Commercial’s offering Have a proactive approach to sales and consistently achieve your activity (new business appointment making) and sales targets Participate in weekly calling days to set up external face to face meetings Convert prospects into trading accounts in line with the expectations of the profitability model and targets in both sales and gross profit and percentage Create bespoke presentations and proposals for new business opportunities. Working closely with the internal Account Management team to ensure that ae valued clients receive the highest level of customer service. Build rapport and nurture customer relationships, ensuring client accounts remain profitable at all times Hold regular account reviews with clients. About you: You have recent experience in a new business environment where you consistently met or exceeded sales targets, or you're highly motivated to take your first step into a sales career. Previous experience working within the business interiors sector is highly desirable but not essential. You are self-motivated, driven, and able to work independently. You have excellent presentation skills, with the confidence to engage a variety of audiences. You manage your time effectively with a highly organised and proactive approach. You possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You are proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You can adapt to working with a diverse range of clients across multiple sectors. You have a proven ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients. A full UK driving licence is required, as the role involves travel to client sites across the UK and weekly visits to our Head Office in Cheltenham. About us We’re Commercial – a purpose-driven, people-first organisation that’s on an exciting journey to reach a £100m annual turnover and beyond. But what really defines us isn’t just the numbers – it’s the people, the culture we’ve built, and the innovative spirit that drives us forward. As Business Transformation Specialists, we combine original thinking with practical expertise to improve the everyday experiences and outcomes for our clients. Our areas of specialism include Managed IT, Smart Technologies, Digital Workspace, Interiors, Office Supplies, PPE, Facilities, and Workwear. In August 2025, we proudly achieved Ecovadis Platinum status, placing us among the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability. We’re proud to be commercialbynature – a team driven by values, sustainability, and continuous improvement. And now is a particularly exciting time to join us. Our Commercial HQ is undergoing a full refurbishment – and you’ll be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art office space, purposefully designed to support creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing. Benefits We commit to ensuring all our employees feel truly valued and appreciated for the work that they do, every day. As a member of the Commercial team, you will receive the following: A base salary of £25,000 - £32,000 per annum uncapped commission structure (OTE £50,000 - £70,000). Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week Company car A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service An enhanced family leave package to support you and your growing family Life Assurance, offering peace of mind with cover equivalent to four times your salary Access to health & wellbeing support – including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme Free mortgage advice from leading broker Charles Cameron & Associates, available to you, your family, and friends Feel-good extras – including volunteering days, onsite parking at all four of our offices, free refreshments, an employee community platform to stay connected to like-minded colleagues, weekly company-wide Learning Days – a chance to share ideas, gain fresh insights, and explore a wide range of topics together, cycle-to-work and EV schemes, flexible working options, and much more! Training and Development At Commercial, we invest in our people, 86% of our Senior Managers and 80% of our Directors have been promoted within. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, your development journey is as unique as you are – and we’ll support you every step of the way by offering training and development opportunities for career growth. Diversity & Inclusion At Commercial, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued – no matter your background, belief, identity, or way of life. We’re proud to stand beside one another through life’s ups, downs, and everything in between. Our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives – including support around menopause, neurodiversity, mental health, and more – are just one of the ways we look out for each other and celebrate what makes us unique. We hire people, not checklists. So even if you don’t tick every box in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. Your potential, passion and perspective might be exactly what we’re looking for! We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. To learn more about who we are, our values, and how we protect your personal data during the recruitment process, please visit our website and review our Job Applicant Privacy Policy https://commercial.co.uk/careers .