Business Development Manager; South East

Business Development Manager (South East)
Markey Group

Location: Remote / Hardwicke, Gloucester GL2 2RN
, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Commercial & Marketing | Sales
Salary: Negotiable salary

At Premiere Kitchens, we're passionate about delivering exceptional kitchens and outstanding customer experiences. Since 1989, we've built our reputation on quality, reliability, and putting our customers first. Premiere is part of Markey Group, a family-owned group of companies.

We specialise in manufacturing and supplying high-quality contract kitchens to the social and affordable housing sector, private developers, and trade merchants.

Due to our continued success, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to join our growing and developing business.

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving the company's growth across your designated geographical region. You will be responsible for all revenue generation activities while working closely with the wider Business Development team to support National Accounts.

As the face of Premiere Kitchens, you will promote the company's products and services to new prospects and existing clients, managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to setting up long-term contractual agreements with clients

What you will bring to Premiere:

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous B2B kitchen sales experience, ideally within social housing
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• IT literacy in the main Microsoft applications and experience of working with an online CRM
• Ability to work both remotely and as part of a team
• Highly organised and an effective time planner
• Well-developed influencing and consulting skills
• Resourceful and self-sufficient
• Driving licence (required)

What you will do:

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the social housing and new-build residential sectors across the South East region
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline by generating leads through market research, networking, customer relationships, and referrals
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients, contractors, public sector organisations, and housing associations
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and commercial solutions to prospective clients
• Manage the full sales cycle, including tender submissions, quotations, contract negotiations, account set-up, and implementation
• Drive profitable sales growth through both new business and the development of existing customer accounts
• Retain and grow customer accounts, strengthening relationships and increasing share of wallet
• Conduct market research and monitor housing sector trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to support business growth
• Work closely with Commercial, Operations, Account Management, and the Head of Sales to deliver an excellent customer experience
• Take commercial responsibility for customer accounts, including pricing reviews and contract negotiations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records, sales activity, and pipeline information within the CRM system
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure customer expectations are met throughout the sales and delivery process, supporting the resolution of customer care issues where required
• Share market intelligence and business insights with the wider team to contribute to the company's strategic growth objectives

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary plus a company car
• Life Assurance cover (2x annual salary)
• Health cash plan, including cashback, discounts, and an employee assistance programme
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employer contributions)
• Flexible holiday scheme with buy and sell options
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Money@Work schemes (savings, loans, and flexible credit)
• Discount on a range of products and services within Markey Group

Working Hours and Pattern:

• Full-time, remote role
• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week (8:30 am–5:00 pm)
• Monthly travel to our Head Office in Hardwicke, Gloucester
• Regular travel throughout the South East region