Job Description

Step into Magnet as a Trade Business Development Manager and help bring kitchen projects to life.

As a Business Development Manager, you will act as a brand ambassador for our Magnet concession in Selco, establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to maximise on all opportunities for sales growth. You will aim to create business development opportunities within the trade market by generating new leads, opening new accounts and driving kitchen sales across the store. You will also help deliver this by maintaining a high level of product knowledge as well as applying your own initiative to grow brand awareness within the local area.

What's in it for you?

• You will earn a salary of £29,000 - £35,000 (Base £29,000, with on-target earnings of c£35,000)

• Full product training from day one through our Magnet Learner Journey

• Fast-track career progression opportunities

• Up to 80 % colleague discount on our furniture (dream kitchen, anyone?)

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Virtual GP access and 24/7 Employee Assistance Platform

• Discounts with over 200 high street brands

• Refer a Friend rewards

What you’ll be doing:

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with our trade account base to encourage increase spending

• Collaborating with the Store Manager & Kitchen Sales Designer to convert sales & provide a seamless service

• Create business development opportunities within the local area by generating new leads, opening new accounts and driving kitchen sales

• Apply your own initiative to growing brand awareness within the area

• Support by maintaining an outstanding level of product knowledge and customer service, in order to promote live offers & benefits

At Magnet, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued and your experience makes a real impact. With great products, strong customer demand, and industry-leading training, you’ll have everything you need to thrive.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a passionate Business Development Manager who is happy working in a trade environment to achieve sales targets. Also, to be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following attributes:

• Experience working in a similar, sales-focused role

• Desirably have an understanding of the Trade customer

• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships

• An understanding of the KBB industry would be desirable but not essential

• Ability to plan and organise your own workload

• Happy working in a targeted environment

• Great team player

• Full Driving license 

About Magnet

At Magnet, we’ve been at the heart of British homes for over 100 years. With award‑winning designs and UK-based manufacturing, we’re proud to be the UK’s number one specialist kitchen provider. We’re now moving into a new phase of growth, with a clear vision and the freedom to evolve at pace. Through it all, our people remain our biggest strength-bringing creativity, pride, and passion to everything we do. As we continue to transform and grow, we welcome fresh thinking, so even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

You’ll thrive in this role by living and breathing Magnet’s core values — Care, Deliver, Inspire. Find out more at: Magnet Careers - Nobia

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process please make us aware.

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