Business Development Manager

Commercial Soft Furnishings & Laundry Services

Location: Office day on Mondays in Bermondsey SE15, otherwide WFH and field based
Salary: £40,000 + £2,000 per quarter commission + £2,000 annual over achievement bonus + car allowance £450 per month

Are you a natural networker who thrives on building long-term client relationships?

We're looking for a driven, personable and experienced Business Development Manager to join our client's expanding commercial soft furnishings and laundry business, supplying high-quality products and services to the hospitality, education, and private healthcare sectors. The target market is within London, but also nationwide for some contracts.

This is not an entry-level sales role. We're after someone who's already been in the game — ideally with experience selling into hotels, care homes, schools, or private healthcare providers — and understands how to win trust, close deals, and grow accounts that last.

About the Role:

* Develop new business across the hospitality, education and healthcare markets, focusing on long-term value, not quick wins.

* Build and nurture strong relationships with procurement teams, operations managers, and key decision-makers.

* Attend industry trade shows, networking events, and exhibitions to actively grow your contact base and elevate the brand.

* Work closely with internal teams to ensure client requirements are met with precision and professionalism.

* Track activity and progress using CRM tools and report regularly on pipeline and targets.

About You:

* Proven track record in B2B sales - ideally in soft furnishings, laundry services, or selling into the same sectors.

* A confident, positive personality - you're someone people naturally warm to and trust.

* Exceptionally self-motivated - you set your own pace and don't need hand-holding.

* Comfortable pitching to stakeholders at all levels, from hotel managers to care home owners.

* Willing to travel as needed - a full UK driving licence is essential.

What We Offer:

* A respected and growing company with a solid client base and ambitious plans.

* Freedom and autonomy to shape and drive your own work.

* £40,000 + £2,000 per quarter commission + £2,000 annual over achievement bonus + car allowance £450 per month

* 25 days holiday.

* A supportive, down-to-earth team that values initiative and ideas.

This is a role for someone who wants to make an impact, not just tick boxes. If you know how to sell value, not just price, and you're ready to represent a brand with integrity and ambition, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note telling us why this role is right for you.

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy

Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in