Business Development Manager

About the Company: For over a century my client has been at the forefront of bathroom innovation, designing and manufacturing products that solve real customer needs. The company’s products are designed to enhance the bathroom experience with style, simplicity, and reliability. Quality is at the heart of everything they do. They directly employ quality assurance teams that operate across the UK, Europe and beyond, conducting regular inspections to ensure that every product meets the highest standards. The Business Development Manager drives sales in a competitive environment, through building and maintaining strong relationships to deliver profitable and sustainable growth. Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and driven business development professional to promote and sell the company’s bathroom products to premium Bathroom Showrooms, Buying Groups (Fortis NBG) within South England and London. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and make a meaningful impact in a growing market. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive retail development strategies to drive growth and meet sales targets. Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities, emerging trends, and target markets. Showroom Expansion: Identify, evaluate, and develop opportunities for new showroom locations or partnerships, and coordinate their successful implementation with internal teams. Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with existing clients, partners, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty. Sales and Negotiation: Pitch products and services to potential clients, negotiate contracts, and close agreements to drive revenue growth. Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), sales metrics, and market data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective strategies. Marketing Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement in‑store and online marketing campaigns, promotional initiatives, and merchandise displays. Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts, and pipeline updates. Key Skills/Experience Required: The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ experience selling to the premium bathroom showrooms within South England and London. This role is heavily reliant on cultivating and maintaining strong, trust‑based relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams. Active listening and a customer‑centric approach are essential. Existing network within retail showroom sector is preferable. Technical knowledge of bathroom products and plumbing systems. Ultimately, a desirable candidate is an entrepreneurial, results‑driven professional with excellent communication skills who can bring innovative ideas and a structured, methodical approach to driving sustainable business growth. If you have experience selling to the premium Bathroom showrooms and are looking to further your career with one of the leading organisations in the KBB sector please contact: Russell Cripps Reference: RC/6441SE Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus, Great Benefits, Car Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine. #J-18808-Ljbffr