Location: London
Sector: Fit-Out/refurbishment
Salary: £150k
Benefits: Executive Car, Generous Pension, 20% Bonus, LTIPS and Family Healthcare
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded UK interior fit-out and refurbishment contractor is seeking an experienced Business Development Director to join its executive leadership team.
This pivotal appointment arises at a transformative moment for the business, driven by a combination of proactive succession planning and the rollout of an ambitious, bold growth strategy.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will shape the firm’s strategic direction, secure high-value commercial pipelines, and expand its footprint across key target sectors.
The Role
• Strategic Growth: Formulate and execute target-driven business development strategies to expand market share across commercial office, retail, higher education, and public sector fit-out projects.
• Pipeline Development: Leverage an established UK industry network to identify, track, and secure major refurbishment and fit-out opportunities (typically £1m–£15m+).
• Client & Consultant Engagement: Build and maintain high-level relationships with project managers, cost consultants, architects, and corporate end-users.
• Succession Transition: Work closely with the existing executive board to ensure a seamless transfer of key client relationships while driving new modern routes to market.
• Work Winning: Collaborate with the pre-construction and tendering teams to lead high-profile pitches and ensure compelling, winning proposals.
The Person
• Proven track record of senior business development leadership within the UK commercial interior fit-out or refurbishment sectors.
• Extensive network of active contacts among UK property consultants, architects, project management practices, and commercial developers.
• Deep commercial acumen with a strategic mindset, capable of driving sustained long-term growth.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills, with a history of closing high-value contracts.
Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Please email your CV to info@alfa-executive.com quoting ref PJ/ALFA/BDD