Business Development Manager

Summit Workspace is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in Wiltshire, UK, bought by Advanced Furniture in 2025 and is now part of a wider furniture group. Summit have been crafting beautiful and affordable furniture since 1977. The company believes in blending tradition with innovation to create pieces that stand the test of time. Summit's commitment to quality design and craftsmanship is evident in every stitch and finish within the 45,000 sq ft factory.

Summit manufacture their own branded furniture, own label, bespoke and project led work. With an in-house design team the company works with clients in a number of ways, with a host of capabilities including carpentry, fabrication, powder coating, assembly, prep, cutting/sewing & exceptional upholstery skills.

This is a full-time remote role for a Business Development Manager at Summit, ideally based on the M4 corridor reporting into the MD. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing new sales strategies, building and maintaining new customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and meeting sales targets. The role involves collaborating with the marketing and design teams to promote Summit's furniture products.

You MUST have commercial furniture sales experience.

• Great sense of humour and a can do attitude.
• Our core values are 'Own It'; 'We Care'; 'We're Invested'; 'We've got your back'.
• Sales Strategy Development, Business Development, and Relationship Management skills.
• Experience in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Knowledge of furniture or interior design industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.