Business Development Manager - #2168541

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a leading fit out and joinery contractor specialising in high-quality, bespoke projects across London.

The company has an established reputation for delivering exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding finishes across a diverse portfolio, including super-prime residential properties, luxury hospitality venues, premium retail spaces, museums and commercial fit out projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, relationship-focused individual to play a key role in driving business growth, developing new client relationships and securing exciting projects across the high-end construction and interiors sectors.

Location: London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceThe Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building long-term relationships and developing a strong pipeline of work across the contractor's target markets.

You will ideally come from a similar fit out, joinery or high-end interiors background. However, candidates from a broader construction background will also be considered, particularly those with established relationships across contractors, subcontractors, consultants, architects, designers and wider construction supply chains.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across super-prime residential, luxury hospitality, premium retail, museums and commercial fitout sectors.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with main contractors, specialist subcontractors, developers, architects, interior designers, consultants and key supply chain partners.
• Leveraging an existing industry network to generate leads, secure introductions and develop new client accounts.
• Proactively sourcing upcoming projects and identifying opportunities at early design, tender and procurement stages.
• Developing a robust pipeline of opportunities and converting leads into secured contracts.
• Attending networking events, industry functions and client meetings to raise the company's profile and strengthen market presence.
• Working closely with the estimating, commercial and delivery teams to identify suitable opportunities and support the tendering process.
• Preparing business development strategies, maintaining CRM records and reporting on pipeline activity and sales performance.
• Representing the business professionally, promoting its capabilities, craftsmanship and track record of delivering high-quality projects.

We are looking for a confident, commercially minded Business Development Manager who understands the construction industry and knows how to build relationships that translate into genuine business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in business development, sales or client relationship management within construction, fitout, joinery or interiors.
• Ideally, experience working within super-prime residential, luxury hospitality, premium retail or high-end commercial fitout.
• An established network of contacts across main contractors, subcontractors, developers, consultants, architects or specialist supply chains.
• A strong understanding of the construction procurement process and how projects are identified, tendered and secured.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities, generating leads and developing new client relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to recognise opportunities that align with the company's capabilities.
• The confidence to engage with clients and senior industry stakeholders at all levels.
• A self-motivated, organised and driven approach, with the ability to work independently and contribute to the wider growth strategy.

Candidates with a strong construction background and excellent industry connections will be considered, even if they have not held a dedicated Business Development Manager position previously.

You will be joining a respected fitout and joinery contractor delivering bespoke, high-quality projects across some of London's most prestigious sectors. With a focus on craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail, the business is well positioned to develop its client base and pursue further opportunities across the luxury and commercial interiors markets.

If you have a strong network within the construction industry, a passion for building lasting client relationships and the commercial drive to generate new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.