Business Development Manager

Metric Office Furniture & Interiors Ltd

Business Development Manager/Furniture Consultant

About us:

Metric Office Furniture & Interiors is an ambitious forward-thinking office interior, fit-out, and commercial office furniture company with 55 years of heritage. The company covers every aspect of commercial premises and is ISO 9001 & 14001 accredited. Based in Egham, Surrey, we also offer office furniture recycling, office removals, repairs (including reupholstery) and dilapidations.

We are a family run business who care about our clients, our employees, and the environment, with superb growth plans, whilst maintaining our excellent customer service. We are a carbon neutral, zero to landfill company who hasn’t had a complaint in over 11 years.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Manager/Furniture Consultant to join our team, covering north of the Thames, moving round the M25, across to Oxford and down to the M3. You will be responsible for driving new business growth, building and maintaining client relationships, and driving revenue growth through the accounts you have opened. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and business development, with a proven track record of success within the office furniture sector. You will have plenty of support from the team to achieve your targets.

Please note: B2B experience within the office/commercial furniture marketplace and living within the territory is essential and candidates without this will not be considered. You will be required in the office 2-3 days per week – appointments permitting.

Duties:

1. Identify and pursue new business opportunities through contacts, market research, networking, and prospecting across varying sectors, with a £500,000 target in year 1 split across furniture and fit out sales.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with key clients once won, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions using all our services as relevant.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business.
4. Deliver sales presentations to prospective larger clients.
5. Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet or exceed sales targets.
6. Stay up to date with industry trends and competitors to identify potential growth areas.
7. Use our CRM software to track leads, opportunities, and customer interactions.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in sales and business development within the office furniture market is crucial.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Proficiency in using CRM software.
6. Results-oriented mindset with a drive for success – you must be a new business expert.
7. Located within the region and be comfortable commuting to the office 2-3 days per week.

This is a full-time position based at our Egham head office, with time spent here, on the territory, and some remote working.

If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for driving business growth in a happy friendly atmosphere, as well as uncapped earnings potential, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to david.english@metric-office.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you live within the territory and can commute to our Head Office in Egham up to 3 times per week?
• How many years of office furniture experience do you have?

Experience:

• New business development: 3 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Egham TW20 8HA

Application deadline: 14/02/2025
Expected start date: 03/03/2025