Business Development Executive

About the company

The London Floor Sanders provides wood floor sanding, restoration and finishing services to residential and commercial customers. We are strengthening our team as we develop opportunities beyond London. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of their work, communicate clearly and contribute to sustainable growth.

The opportunity

This is a practical, hands-on role for someone who enjoys building systems, delivering results and working with a growing service business. You will be expected to use your judgement, keep accurate records and work closely with colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new business with property managers, facilities management companies, building contractors, landlords and commercial property owners. Research prospective clients, make introductory calls and arrange meetings. Manage enquiries from first contact through quotation, follow-up and handover to the operations team. Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and record all contact activity in the CRM. Prepare proposals and presentations tailored to the client’s flooring requirements. Identify opportunities in new UK regions and report on conversion rates, pipeline value and completed contracts. Work closely with the delivery team to ensure commitments to customers are realistic.

Experience and skills

• Experience in business development, B2B sales or account management, preferably in property, construction, facilities management or a related service sector. Confident telephone, email and face-to-face communication, with sound negotiation skills. Ability to organise a sales pipeline, prepare proposals and follow up consistently. Comfortable travelling to client meetings across the UK when required.

Software and tools

• HubSpot or Salesforce CRM for pipeline and contact management Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint LinkedIn and LinkedIn Sales Navigator for prospect research Microsoft Teams or Zoom for client meetings

How success will be measured

• Qualified leads and meetings booked Value and quality of the active sales pipeline Conversion of proposals into confirmed work Repeat business and new commercial accounts

How to apply

Please email your CV and a brief covering letter explaining your relevant experience to [email protected]. Include the job title in the subject line. Applications will be assessed against the requirements of the role.

The London Floor Sanders welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Any right-to-work or immigration sponsorship arrangements must be assessed separately; sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sydenham SE26 4BB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Application question(s):

• How would you describe your communication technique ?

Experience:

• Business management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person