Business Development Manager
5 days ago
Guildford
Business Development Manager / Specification Sales Manager Commercial Architectural Lighting London & South East circa £60,000 basic + commission + car allowance + benefits I am partnering with an innovative designer and manufacturer of premium commercial fit-out lighting solutions, delivering high-quality products across linear profile lighting, architectural ceiling-integrated systems, and canlights/downlights. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager / Specification Sales Manager to drive sales and key account development across London and the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to join a design-led business with strong market momentum, exceptional product quality, and genuine ambition for expansion. The Role You will be responsible for developing and managing key relationships across the commercial interiors and fit-out market, securing specifications and converting projects through to order. Key responsibilities include: • Winning new business and growing key accounts across London and the South East, • Securing product specifications with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, and consultants, • Managing relationships with M&E consultants, contractors, and fit-out specialists, • Tracking projects from early-stage specification through to completion, • Delivering product presentations and technical consultations, • Working closely with internal design and technical teams to support project delivery, • Achieving and exceeding regional sales targets About You We are looking for a commercially driven sales professional with experience selling into the commercial construction or interior fit-out sector. You will ideally have: • Proven success in specification sales or business development within architectural lighting, commercial interiors, or related building products, • Strong relationships with architects, designers, consultants, contractors, and fit-out companies across London, • Experience managing projects from specification through to order, • Technical confidence and the ability to discuss product solutions in detail, • A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent communication skills, • Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer • circa £60k basic salary (depending on experience), • Attractive performance-related bonus, • Car allowance, • Pension and benefits package, • Opportunity to represent a highly respected, design-focused manufacturer Apply confidentially or contact us directly for more information.