Business Development Manager

Dartford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

About the Company



This client is the UK contracts arm of Europe's biggest kitchen manufacturer. With 30+ years of contract experience and EUR1.7bn in annual turnover, they build over 800,000 kitchens and 8.5 million cabinets each year, with 99.98% delivery right-first-time accuracy. More than 98% of clients say they would work with them again. All of that scale and reliability sits behind a UK team that delivers complete kitchens to site on time, using dedicated logistics.

The Mission



Grow the housebuilder portfolio across the South. Win new schemes with regional developers and guide them through design, spec, and install. This is a step up for someone with drive and people skills who wants bigger responsibility, real autonomy, and a team that will back them. You'll shape how kitchens look and feel in new homes and see your work across large developments.

What Success Looks Like in 12 Months



15-20 live tendered accounts Work to collate a 10m quote bank Secure 2.5m in first-year revenue Healthy mix of short-term opportunities and longer-term schemes in pipeline Strong relationships with commercial leads and site teams across your patch Specs matched to budget and aesthetic goals with clean handovers to delivery CRM up to date with actions, contacts, and deal stages

What You Will Do



Research live and upcoming housing developments and identify decision-makers Visit sites, meet site managers early, and secure follow-up meetings Present product ranges that hit quality, look, and cost targets Keep momentum from first chat to signed contract, then support delivery to protect margin Feed market feedback to the team to refine offer and pricing

What You Bring



Must Haves

Drive, curiosity, and strong people skills Confidence walking into a site office at 7am and starting a conversation Resilience and a habit of turning a no into the next angle Ability to learn product detail fast and explain it clearly
Nice to Haves

Experience in builder's merchants, construction, kitchens, or field sales Existing contacts in regional housebuilders Understanding of basic site logistics and install timelines

Behaviours We Rate



Autonomous and self-directed Grit and calm under pressure Straight talker who protects the brand and the deal Curious, organised, and proactive Turns a knockback into the next opening

Hiring Process



Apply here Submit a 2-minute video and your CV on the Meritt platform Intro call with Meritt Capability interview with the hiring manager Skills test Final conversation with the Managing Director
This client is the UK contracts arm of Europe's biggest kitchen manufacturer. With 30+ years of contract experience and EUR1.7bn in annual turnover, they build over 800,000 kitchens and 8.5 million cabinets each year, with 99.98% delivery right-first-time accuracy. More than 98% of clients say they would work with them again. All of that scale and reliability sits behind a UK team that delivers complete kitchens to site on time, using dedicated logistics.

The Mission

Grow the housebuilder portfolio across the South. Win new schemes with regional developers and guide them through design, spec, and install. This is a step up for someone with drive and people skills who wants bigger responsibility, real autonomy, and a team that will back them. You'll shape how kitchens look and feel in new homes and see your work across large developments.

What Success Looks Like in 12 Months

15-20 live tendered accounts Work to collate a 10m quote bank Secure 2.5m in first-year revenue Healthy mix of short-term opportunities and longer-term schemes in pipeline Strong relationships with commercial leads and site teams across your patch Specs matched to budget and aesthetic goals with clean handovers to delivery CRM up to date with actions, contacts, and deal stages
What You Will Do

Research live and upcoming housing developments and identify decision-makers Visit sites, meet site managers early, and secure follow-up meetings Present product ranges that hit quality, look, and cost targets Keep momentum from first chat to signed contract, then support delivery to protect margin Feed market feedback to the team to refine offer and pricing
What You BringMust Haves

Drive, curiosity, and strong people skills Confidence walking into a site office at 7am and starting a conversation Resilience and a habit of turning a no into the next angle Ability to learn product detail fast and explain it clearly
Nice to Haves

Experience in builder's merchants, construction, kitchens, or field sales Existing contacts in regional housebuilders Understanding of basic site logistics and install timelines
Behaviours We Rate

Autonomous and self-directed Grit and calm under pressure Straight talker who protects the brand and the deal Curious, organised, and proactive Turns a knockback into the next opening
Hiring Process

Apply on the Meritt link Submit a 2-minute video and your CV on the Meritt platform Intro call with Meritt Capability interview with the hiring manager Skills test Final conversation with the Managing Director
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Benefits:

Company car
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you happy to record a video introduction as part of the application process?
Work Location: On the road

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3462577
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dartford, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned