Business Development Manager in Merton, Greater London

Business Development Manager

London & South East | Architectural Hardware | A&D Specification Sales

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

SFR Recruitment Solutions are proud to be partnering with a highly respected manufacturer within the luxury architectural hardware sector to recruit a Business Development Manager covering London and the South East.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious sales professional with experience in architectural ironmongery, door hardware, interiors, specification sales, or the wider A&D community.

Our client has an exceptional reputation within the premium residential and hospitality sectors, supplying beautifully designed, high-quality architectural hardware specified on some of the most prestigious projects across the UK.

This role is about far more than generating sales. You will become a true brand ambassador, driving awareness, building relationships, and promoting a compelling heritage-driven story to architects, interior designers, specifiers, and showroom partners.

The Role

Working throughout London and the South East, you will be responsible for developing specification opportunities and increasing brand awareness across the architectural and design community.

This is a highly visible, relationship-led position where you'll engage with architects, interior designers, developers, and showroom partners to ensure products are specified at the earliest stages of projects.

The successful candidate will enjoy networking, presenting to design professionals, hosting CPD and Lunch & Learn sessions, attending industry events, and building long-term partnerships that generate ongoing specification opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with architects, interior designers, specifiers, developers, and showroom partners.
• Act as the face of the brand throughout London and the South East.
• Deliver engaging presentations, Lunch & Learn sessions, showroom meetings, and product demonstrations.
• Generate and manage specification opportunities from concept through to project completion.
• Drive awareness of the brand, product portfolio, and company heritage within the A&D community.
• Work closely with internal teams and supply chain partners to ensure projects are successfully delivered.
• Maintain specification pipelines and update CRM systems accurately.
• Manage sample libraries and product displays within architectural and design practices.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, trade shows, and key industry functions.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess:

• Knowledge of architectural ironmongery, door hardware, or related building products.
• Experience selling into architects, interior designers, specifiers, or showroom environments.
• A passion for design, interiors, and premium products.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities.
• A self-motivated, organised approach with the ability to manage a field-based territory.
• The confidence to represent a premium brand within the luxury residential and hospitality sectors.

Applicants from architectural hardware, ironmongery, luxury interiors, furniture, lighting, sanitaryware, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, wall coverings, or other specification-led product backgrounds will all be considered.

Package

• Competitive Basic Salary
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Business Expenses
• 29 Days Holiday Plus Birthday Leave
• Life Insurance
• Career development within a respected and growing business

Location

Ideal candidates will be based within Greater London or the surrounding South East region, with the ability to travel regularly throughout the territory.

SFR Recruitment Solutions specialise in recruiting sales, specification, technical, operational and leadership professionals throughout the Door, Architectural Hardware, Fire Safety, Access Control and Building Products sectors. Apply today for a confidential discussion.