Business Development Manager

I'm recruiting for an established and growing furniture manufacturer that knows how to deliver at scale, we are looking for a well established Business Development Manager who can come in with a 'little black book' of potential client within the public and private sector.

This role is for a commercially switched-on Business Development Manager who genuinely understands furniture manufacturing and interiors — not just how to sell it, but how it's made, specified, procured, and delivered.

If you already have a trusted network across contractors, architects, designers, estates teams, procurement, or end clients, this is where you turn those relationships into long‑term, profitable partnerships.

You'll be responsible for driving new business across both public and private sector organisations, targeting opportunities such as:

• Education, healthcare, local authority and government frameworks
• Commercial offices, residential developers, hospitality and mixed‑use projects
• Large‑scale fit‑outs, bespoke manufacturing, and repeat supply agreements

• Proven experience in business development or sales within furniture manufacturing (or closely aligned interiors sectors)
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, materials, and specification‑led sales
• An existing network of decision‑makers and influencers — and the confidence to use it
• Experience selling into public sector frameworks and/or private sector developers and contractors
• A self‑starter mindset — someone who doesn't wait for leads and doesn't need micromanaging

If you know the furniture manufacturing world, understand how buying decisions really get made, and already have relationships you can activate — this is a role where you'll be backed, rewarded, and taken seriously