Head of Business Development

Clayton and Company is a leading name in interior design with a longstanding reputation for excellence. As the largest interior design firm in the region, we take pride in our talented team of around 50 staff members, with highly qualified interior designers at its core. Our success hinges on our ability to foster new business opportunities and nurture exceptional relationships with our established clients. Discover more about us at www.clayton.co.uk.

About this Role:

Leading a team of three Business Development Managers and a Marketing Specialist, this role also plays a major part in the Senior Management Team, which decides policy, strategy and budgets. In addition, the role involves working in close collaboration with the interior design team to ensure that our work delights the Client every time.

The work is interesting, varied and rewarding, with a diverse portfolio of Clients across the southern half of the UK. Projects include total refurbs for top-notch Hoteliers, whole-house interior furnishings for Private Residential Clients and, the biggest slice, stunning show homes for national and regional House Builders.

At Clayton and Company, we foster a culture of integrity and goodwill, believing that work should be a fulfilling part of life for everyone.

About you:

· Experience in managing sales and sales staff for a project-based business

· Strong skills in leadership and development

· Outstanding people person

· Imaginative and effective in creative marketing campaigns

· Good with the written word, including drafting contracts

· Intelligent, strategic and analytical thinker

· Some background in a creative industry

· Commutable to our offices at BS39 7SX and happy to travel to see Clients

Benefits include a good salary commensurate with your experience, a company profit-based bonus, generous holidays, pension, use of a company car, staff discounts and limited WFH. This is a full time permanent position.

Apply Now:

Please write with CV detailing career and salary progression to employment@clayton.co.uk. Please do tell us what excites you about this opportunity.