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Senior Sales and Business Development Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd
Greater London
1 day ago
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About My Client

My client is a luxury interior design and home staging company that creates beautifully crafted interiors that are both innovative and purposeful. Their thoughtful, considered approach to each project ensures the highest attention to detail, resulting in captivating interiors that emanate style and luxury.

Working alongside their sister company, they provide leading property developers, investors, and estate agents with design-led interior solutions across a wide range of projects, including large-scale Build to Rent developments and show homes throughout London.

Their team is full of energy and enthusiasm, with vibrant personalities who genuinely love what they do. They promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Opportunity

I'm working with my client to find a Senior Sales & Business Development Manager to join their growing team and play a key role in their continued expansion within the London property market.

Reporting to the Group Sales Director, you'll proactively contribute to growing their developer, agency, and BTR customer base, generating leads, closing sales, and delivering an excellent customer experience throughout.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, design-focused business where your commercial expertise and passion for the property sector will directly impact their growth trajectory.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Building and managing relationships across your client portfolio, maintaining regular dialogue and developing strong partnerships
  • Generating new business by creating and executing an ambitious sales strategy
  • Creating quotations using their in-house software and managing the full sales cycle from lead to close
  • Hitting targets and driving revenue growth across the developer, agency, and BTR sectors
  • Attending client meetings, pitches, and industry events (occasional travel required)
  • Working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes
  • Attending weekly and monthly sales meetings with the Group Sales Director and CEO
  • Reporting on sales performance, competitor activity, and industry trends
  • Being vocal about your ideas and contributing to the strategic growth of the business
  • Continuing to develop and grow your industry knowledge

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • Proven sales success - ideally with experience in interior design, furniture packages, or related sectors
  • Excellent knowledge of the London property market - you understand how it works and who the key players are
  • Tenacity and drive - you know how to get in front of decision-makers and close deals
  • Strong relationship-building skills - you're personable, authentic, and able to nurture long-term partnerships
  • Self-starting attitude - you're proactive, organised, and excellent at managing your time
  • A genuine interest in interior design and/or the London property market
  • A solid work ethic and willingness to work additional hours when needed to support your clients

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and attractive package - £40-45k basic - OTE £80k plus
  • Hybrid working
  • The opportunity to work with leading property developers and high-profile projects
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Career development and growth opportunities within a fast-growing business
  • The chance to make a real impact and shape the future of the company

Interested?

If you're a driven, relationship-focused sales professional with a passion for design and property, I'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

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