Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager £35-50k + Bonus Somerset, Hybrid VR/10550 A great opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Manager to join a leading and well established interior design company in the South West region, servicing the whole of the UK The Business Development Manager will join a lively and creative team designing and installing stunning interiors for show homes, hotels and private clients. The role will cover the whole client journey from identifying opportunities through to nurturing and valuing established accounts, with development and maintenance of strong working relationships being a key part. Role and responsibilities: • Researching and identifying business opportunities • Presenting to prospective clients and earning their trust • Client Account Management to ensure best service • Maintaining strong and close relationships with new and existing clients • Working closely with Designers and Project Managers to deliver the client’s brief • Ensuring client satisfaction throughout their projects • Maintaining records of all customer related activity • Communicating effectively with clients before, during and after projects Skills and experience: • Previous experience in a similar business development role • A great communicator, confident, organised, outgoing, literate and numerate. • An interest in interior design would be ideal • Previous experience in working in hotel project delivery would be of particular value. • A clean driving licence (the work involves travelling to clients - day trips)