Trade Business Development Executive

9 Days Old

Central Employment are working in partnership with a fast growing interiors brand, as they look to appoint a commercially focused Trade Business Development Executive.

£30,000-£35,000 DOE + commission
Teesside office based

The Business Development Executive is responsible for generating new trade partnerships within the interior design, architectural, and property development sectors. This is a proactive outbound role focused on driving specification, securing new accounts, and developing long-term project-based relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect interior designers, architects, specifiers, and developers through outbound calls, emails, and industry platforms.

• Build and manage a pipeline of trade leads and project opportunities.

• Present product solutions aligned with design requirements, technical specifications, and project budgets.

• Onboard new trade accounts and guide them through early orders and project workflows.

• Develop relationships with design professionals to support repeat business across multiple projects.

• Attend design and architecture events to increase brand visibility and build networks.

• Maintain accurate activity, pipeline, and project data in the CRM.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong outbound sales experience (ideally in a design-led or project-driven environment).

• Ability to communicate confidently with designers, architects, and developers.

• Understanding of design/specification processes and project lifecycles.

• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Highly organised with strong pipeline and follow-through discipline.

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years in BDE, trade sales, or project-based account management.

• Experience working with interior designers, architects, or property developers is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of design trends, materials, finishes, or building products is an advantage.

• CRM experience preferred.

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Location:
Stockton-On-Tees
Salary:
£35,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales;Retail

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