Business Development Manager job at Guildford, Surrey Full Time

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