Job Title: Business Development Coordinator - Interior Fit-Out
Division: Interior Fit-Out
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
Reporting To: Business Development Director
Job Summary
GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out delivers award-winning workplace and interior environments for a wide range of clients across the UK.
We are seeking a highly organised and self-motivated Business Development Coordinator to support our growing Business Development team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual looking to develop a long-term career in business development, client engagement and commercial growth.
Working closely with the Business Development Director and wider client team, you will play a key role in identifying opportunities, supporting client engagement activities and helping to drive new business growth across the London market.
The role is primarily office-based, with opportunities to attend client meetings, networking functions and industry events. Through mentoring and practical experience, the successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of the fit-out sector and have the opportunity to progress into a more senior client-facing Business Development role.
Key Responsibilities
The Business Development Coordinator shall:
- Undertake desktop research to identify potential office relocation, refurbishment and fit-out opportunities.
- Monitor industry platforms, market intelligence sources, press releases and key client updates to generate new business leads.
- Identify and target prospective clients through tailored email campaigns and telephone engagement.
- Arrange meetings and introductions for the Business Development team.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, capability statements and sales support materials.
- Support business planning activities and market analysis.
- Maintain and update client information, opportunities and pipeline activity within the CRM system.
- Attend client meetings and business development events, recording actions and supporting follow-up activity.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of networking events and marketing initiatives.
- Work closely with the Marketing team to promote the work of GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out.
- Act as an ambassador for the GRAHAM brand and maintain professional relationships with clients, consultants and industry contacts.
Essential Criteria
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with a proactive and enthusiastic approach.
- Commercial awareness and an interest in business development.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently when required.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a business development, sales, marketing, recruitment, customer service or client-facing role.
- Experience using CRM systems.
- Knowledge of the construction, property, real estate or interior fit-out sectors.
- Experience supporting events, networking activities or marketing campaigns.
- Understanding of lead generation and customer relationship management principles.
Behavioural Competencies
Customer Focus Develops strong relationships and seeks to understand client needs and expectations.
Communication Communicates confidently and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Initiative Demonstrates enthusiasm, energy and a willingness to take ownership of tasks and opportunities.
Organisation Effectively plans and prioritises workload whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Teamwork
Works collaboratively with colleagues across Business Development, Marketing and Operational teams.
Professionalism Represents GRAHAM positively and demonstrates integrity in all business interactions.
Career Development This role offers a structured development pathway into Business Development and Client Relationship Management. The successful candidate will receive mentoring and practical experience across sales, marketing, networking and strategic business planning, with the opportunity to progress into more senior business development positions over time.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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