Trade Business Development Executive
Listed on 2026-10-06
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Sales
Business Development, B2B Sales
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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring Marketing, eCommerce, Digital and Creative talent across the UKCentral Employment are working in partnership with a fast growing interiors brand, as they look to appoint a commercially focused Trade Business Development Executive.
The Trade Business Development Executive, is responsible for generating new trade partnerships within the interior design, architectural, and property development sectors. This is a proactive outbound role focused on driving specification, securing new accounts, and developing long-term project-based relationships.
Key Responsibilities- Proactively prospect interior designers, architects, specifiers, and developers through outbound calls, emails, and industry platforms.
- Build and manage a pipeline of trade leads and project opportunities.
- Present product solutions aligned with design requirements, technical specifications, and project budgets.
- Onboard new trade accounts and guide them through early orders and project workflows.
- Develop relationships with design professionals to support repeat business across multiple projects.
- Attend design and architecture events to increase brand visibility and build networks.
- Maintain accurate activity, pipeline, and project data in the CRM.
- Strong outbound sales experience (ideally in a design-led or project-driven environment).
- Ability to communicate confidently with designers, architects, and developers.
- Understanding of design/specification processes and project life cycles.
- Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Highly organised with strong pipeline and follow-through discipline.
- 3+ years in BDM, trade sales, or project-based account management.
- Experience working with interior designers, architects, or property developers is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of design trends, materials, finishes, or building products is an advantage.
Associate
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionSales and Business Development
Industries:
Retail
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