High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Office Based)
💰 £43,000 – £47,000 Basic + Uncapped Performance Bonus
🚗 Full Time | Permanent
ABOUT DARV LTD
Darv Ltd is an established property maintenance and refurbishment contractor delivering works across London, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire.
We work with housing providers, almshouse charities, care organisations, managing agents and commercial property owners, delivering planned maintenance, refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms, disabled adaptations, communal works, compliance services and reactive maintenance.
We are now looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.
THE ROLE
This is not a "sit back and wait for enquiries" role.
We need someone who can proactively identify opportunities, build relationships, open doors and create new business opportunities.
You will be responsible for developing relationships with decision makers across:
Housing Associations
Almshouse Charities
Care Homes
Managing Agents
Property Management Companies
Local Authorities
Commercial Property Owners
Main Contractors
The successful candidate will work directly with the Directors and play a key role in expanding the company's client base.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
New Business Development
Generate and qualify new business opportunities
Build relationships with key decision makers
Arrange meetings for Directors
Research target organisations and opportunities
Develop prospect pipelines
Follow up enquiries and leads
Maintain CRM records and sales activity
Relationship Management
Develop long-term client relationships
Maintain regular contact with prospective clients
Attend networking events and industry functions
Represent Darv Ltd professionally at all times
Identify upcoming projects and procurement opportunities
Sales Support
Assist with tender opportunities
Coordinate introductory meetings
Manage follow-up communications
Support proposal and presentation preparation
Help develop marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives
Market Intelligence
Monitor procurement portals
Identify framework opportunities
Research competitors and market trends
Report opportunities to Directors
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Essential
Previous business development or sales experience
Strong communication skills
Confidence speaking with senior decision makers
Self-motivated and target driven
Professional telephone manner
Strong organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Excellent written communication
Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Highly Desirable
Experience within:
Property Services
Construction
Housing Associations
Facilities Management
Social Housing
Property Maintenance
Existing industry contacts
Tendering experience
Procurement knowledge
LinkedIn Sales Navigator experience
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
We are looking for somebody who:
Opens doors rather than waits for opportunities
Is commercially aware
Takes ownership of their pipeline
Is resilient and persistent
Enjoys building long-term relationships
Is motivated by success and performance bonuses
Wants to grow with an ambitious business
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Within the first 12 months:
Build a strong sales pipeline
Establish relationships with key target organisations
Generate regular meeting opportunities
Create new tender opportunities
Contribute directly to company growth
Become a trusted representative of Darv Ltd
PACKAGE
Salary
£43,000 – £47,000 DOE
Bonus
Uncapped performance bonus linked to:
New opportunities generated
New clients secured
Revenue growth
Contract wins
Benefits
* Company pension
* Career progression opportunities
* Direct access to Directors
* Long-term growth potential
IMPORTANT
This role is ideal for somebody who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and helping grow a business.
It is not a passive account management role.
We are looking for someone who can actively generate opportunities and help expand Darv Ltd's presence across the property, housing and care sectors.
📧 Apply with CV and covering letter explaining relevant experience and why you would be a strong fit for the role