About this role
This is a permanent, in-person role for a Business Development Manager based in Lincoln. The position is suited to someone who can hit the ground running and bring projects in from day one. The role calls for a Business Development Manager who can take ownership of project delivery and secure new business from the outset, working in person in Lincoln as part of a permanent appointment.
Job Description
Job Role: Business Development Manager
Location: Lincoln
Salary: -30 - 35k plus commission, OTE of -60k
A joinery manufacturing business in Lincoln is looking for a Business Development Manager with a proven track record and an active network of industry contacts. This is a permanent, in-person role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and bring projects in from day one.
The role
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Generate new project opportunities through an existing network of contractors, fit-out companies, developers, architects, interior designers and private clients
- Pass qualified opportunities to the in-house estimating team for pricing
- Present quotations to clients, negotiate and close deals
- Maintain a consistent pipeline of new opportunities
- Represent the business at client meetings, site visits and industry events
What you'll need
- Proven business development or sales experience within joinery, fit-out, interiors, kitchens, furniture or a closely related sector
- An established network of industry contacts you can actively convert into work
- A track record of hitting and exceeding sales targets
- A strong closing record with the ability to get deals agreed and over the line
- Confidence using technology; experience with or a willingness to use AI tools is a strong advantage
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get
- Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission
- Support from an in-house estimator, so your time is focused on winning work rather than pricing it
- On target earnings of -60k