Established in 1990 The Vogue Beds Group is one of the UK most innovative bed and mattress manufacturers. Supplying retailers, hotels along with manufacturing mattresses for some of the UK’s biggest brands. The Vogue Bed Group knows what it takes to create the perfect night’s sleep.

Vogue Beds Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to work in pursuing and implementing sales strategies with emphasis on growing all areas of sales.

This role would suit an experienced sales professional, university educated to develop and grow our sales ideally with relevant sector experience.

You will receive dedicated support from a highly skilled management team giving you the best opportunity to support the aims of the business with the ability to grow by reputation.

The job would be office based at our HQ in Barwell, Leicestershire

Business Development Manager skills and qualifications

A successful Business Development Manager candidate requires specific prerequisite skills and qualifications including:

• The ability to sell ideas, products and services
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask
• A strategic and creative mind
• Strong leadership qualities to lead a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Technical skills to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the client’s   requirements
• Solid IT skills and knowledge of necessary software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other statistical analysis software.
• The ability to motivate themselves and others
• A solid understanding of business and marketing principles
• Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets
• Warmth of character to nurture relationships with humour and honesty

Major Responsibilities

• Being the professional and knowledgeable face of the company.
• Responsible for sales growth by value and volume supported by regular promotional activity.
• Promoting the extensive product range direct with the sales team and website developers.
• Strong understanding of consultative sales process within a B2B and D2C environment.
• Be able to manage, organise, sales team.
• Maintaining accurate records communicating opportunities and insight from area.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Business Development Manager: 2 years + (Required) within furniture sector: 2 years (preferred)

Education: University educated (Required)

UK driving (required) – Access to own transport (Required)

Job Type: Full-time 40 hours

Salary: Starting salary £35- £40k depending on experience plus bonuses

Email your CV to Bilkis at bilkis.patel@voguebeds.co.uk