Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Leeds West Yorkshire
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
THE ROLE
As Business Development Manager, you will hold full commercial accountability for driving new business revenue, winning multi-site tenders, and expanding high-value accounts across the signage, architectural branding, and venue fit-out sectors.
Working closely with internal Estimating, Design, and Project Management teams, you will act as a trusted commercial advisor to Main Contractors, D&B Agencies, Architectural Practices, and Brand Directors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Pipeline Generation: Identify, target, and win profitable high-value accounts, multi-site retail rollouts, and commercial signage contracts (£20k – £250k+ project values).
* Consultative Selling: Engage directly with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Main Contractors, and Corporate Brand Managers to specify bespoke technical signage, illuminated displays, and wayfinding systems.
* Relationship & Tender Management: Lead commercial pitches, manage RFP/tender submissions, and secure framework agreements with regional and national clients.
* Strategic Networking: Leverage industry contacts across the construction, commercial interior design, and retail implementation spaces to build a sustainable pipeline.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal technical CAD leads, manufacturing studio managers, and install teams to ensure seamless project handovers and healthy gross profit margins.
ABOUT YOU
You are a proactive, hungry commercial lead with a proven track record of selling manufactured products, technical signage, or architectural sub-contract solutions into corporate or commercial client bases.
Essential Requirements:
* Industry Experience: 3+ years' proven business development / commercial sales experience within Branding, Architectural Displays, Large-Format Graphics, Metalwork, or Commercial Fit-Out/Joinery.
* Technical & Commercial Literacy: Ability to read technical drawings, interpret project specs, and collaborate effectively with internal estimating teams to protect profit margins.
* Network: Strong existing network or demonstrated ability to map out key decision-makers across Main Contractors, Fit-Out Agencies, Architects, and Retail Brands.
* Driven & Self-Motivated: Proven track record of hitting and exceeding personal revenue targets (£500k+ annual sales territory experience preferred).
* Full UK Driving Licence: Mobility to visit clients, attend site surveys, and pitch across the M62 corridor and nationwide as required.
WHAT IS ON OFFER
* Competitive Base Salary
* Uncapped Bonus/Commission
* Company Car / Car Allowance
* Career Growth
* Full Operational Support
HOW TO APPLY
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