Business Development Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to help drive business growth and create new opportunities within the workplace, design and build sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and target organisations aligned with business growth objectives.
• Generate new business opportunities through research, networking, referrals, outreach campaigns and relationship building.
• Develop relationships with C-suite executives, property leaders, workplace strategists and other key stakeholders.
• Secure introductory meetings and create opportunities for the Sales team.
• Build a detailed understanding of prospective clients, their workplace challenges, business objectives and future plans.
• Qualify opportunities and manage them through the early stages of the sales process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Research and Sales teams to maximise lead generation activity.
• Attend networking events, industry functions and client meetings to raise market profile and develop relationships.
• Monitor market trends, occupier activity and workplace strategy developments.
• Nurture relationships over time, positioning the business as a trusted partner when projects come to market.

About You

• Proven success in a business development, sales or client relationship role.
• Strong track record of generating new business opportunities and building long-term client relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Naturally curious, commercially aware and proactive.
• Self-motivated with a resilient and target-driven mindset.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Experience within workplace consultancy, commercial interiors, fit-out, construction, property or related sectors would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious and motivated by success.
• Confident, engaging and professional.
• Relationship-focused and consultative in your approach.
• Persistent, resilient and proactive.
• Commercially astute with strong business acumen.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Passionate about creating opportunities and delivering results.

Package

• £90,000 basic salary.
• Uncapped bonus potential.
• Car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Genuine opportunity to influence business growth.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive, high-performing and collaborative team environment.

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