Trade Business Development Manager
Posted By:
Greg Phipps
Salary:
£excellent + commission
Location:
Teesside
Job Type:
Permanent
Category:
Sales & Marketing
Central Employment are working in partnership with a fast growing interiors brand, as they look to appoint a commercially focused Trade Business Development Manager.
The Business Development Manager 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.
Skills & Competencies
• 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 lifecycles.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with strong pipeline and follow-through discipline.
Experience & Qualifications
• 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.
• CRM experience preferred.
