Interiors BDM

Business Development Manager Interiors

The Business Development Manager for Bechtle Interiors is responsible for growing the interiors pipeline by supporting Bechtles regional sales teams raising awareness of the department uncovering client opportunities and generating new business through direct networking and prospecting.

role mirrors the proactive support model used by IT vendor BDMs but is focused on office furniture full fit-out and integrated workplace technology in partnership with the Modern Workplace team.

This position blends internal sales enablement opportunity generation and external development ensuring Bechtle Interiors becomes a natural part of everyday client discussions.

As a Business Development Manager at Bechtle you will be responsible for:

Job Role Responsibilities

Internal Sales Enablement & Relationship Building

• Work across Bechtles regional sales teams to raise visibility of the full Interiors offeringincluding office furniture complete fit-out solutions and close collaboration with the Modern Workplace technology team to ensure integrated proposals where possible.
• Deliver training lunch & learns and one-to-one sessions to give account managers the confidence to introduce interiors and identify where it adds client value.
• Support account managers during early-stage discussions and assist with positioning discovery and introductions to the Interiors sales specialists.
• Maintain regular communication with sales management sharing interiors activity and supporting their account strategies.

Opportunity Generation & Pipeline Growth

• Work with account managers to review their account base and identify upcoming moves refurbishments growth triggers workplace changes or any activity that could generate interiors or Modern Workplace opportunities.
• Support account managers during client conversations to spot early signals such as hiring plans lease events relocation dilapidations or cultural/ways-of-working changes.
• Drive cross-sell activity where technology-led projects naturally create workspace or furniture requirements (meeting rooms AV refresh hybrid working changes space optimisation).
• Track and report interiors opportunities within the CRM to maintain visibility across the division.

External Networking & Industry Engagement

• Attend client meetings workplace tours property events and networking functions to build visibility for Bechtle Interiors within the commercial property and workplace ecosystem.
• Develop relationships with landlords architects property agents serviced office operators workplace consultants building surveyors and manufacturers to generate new opportunities.
• Represent Bechtle Interiors at exhibitions showcases and partner events to promote the brand and strengthen market presence.

Direct Prospecting & Lead Generation

• Build targeted prospect lists aligned to regional sales strategiesfocusing on growth sectors upcoming lease expiries workplace changes and office moves.
• Conduct structured outreach to decision-makers including operations facilities procurement etc.

Early-Stage Support & Opportunity Handover

• Assist with qualifying new leads and gather the information required for the sales design and project teams to scope the opportunity correctly.
• Attend early client meetings to support positioning and help build confidence in the Interiors offering.
• Assist with the narrative and structure of proposals (not technical or commercial ownership).
• Ensure smooth handover to the relevant delivery teams.

Market Insight & Competitor Awareness

• Monitor workplace trends commercial property movements competitor activity and industry developments relevant to interiors and hybrid working.
• Share insights with the Interiors and Modern Workplace leadership team to help shape strategy service positioning and marketing activity.
• Provide feedback from client engagements to help refine the Bechtle Interiors offering.

Job Requirements

• Experience in business development or account management commercial interiors furniture AV or a related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; confident engaging with internal stakeholders and clients at all levels.
• Ability to identify opportunity triggers and convert early signals into qualified leads.
• Comfortable delivering internal training and supporting account managers with positioning and discovery.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build relationships across workplace property and commercial sectors.
• Highly organised proactive and commercially aware with the ability to manage multiple relationships and prospects simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days in/2 days out) after a successful probation period of 3 months.
• Starting salary of 40000 to 50000 (57000 to 71500 OTE) dependent on experience.
• Location: Northampton (preferred)
• Culture: Social events supportive fun hard-working.
• Perks: Incentives (holidays vouchers lunches spot prizes).
• Top-of-the-range technology in the office and for home working.
• Subsidised health care/medical benefits.
• Annual leave: 2530* days plus bank holidays plus optional 2 weeks unpaid. *Increases with time spent.
• Progression plan: Training and mentor programme.

Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role desirable but not essential.

Bechtle is one of Europes leading suppliers of IT hardware software and services. Established in 1983 we utilise our European coverage to provide a common platform for procurement across 14 European countries. We provide comprehensive IT solutions ranging from consultation procurement and delivery of hardware and software project planning and implementation system integration maintenance training and even the complete on-site operation of IT systems.

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