Business Development Manager
Sector: Building and Construction
Location: Reading/London
Salary: £50,000 - £90,000 DOE + Commission
Business Development Manager Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to play a key front-line role in generating new business and opportunities across the property and construction sector.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship Building & Networking
Attend networking events, industry functions, and meetings to raise brand awareness and generate opportunities.
Manage key contacts through regular client entertainment.
Organise, plan, and deliver monthly networking events to expand and strengthen the professional network.
Lead Generation & Market Engagement
Generate leads through third-party partners and direct outreach.
Own the end-to-end lead qualification process, from first contact through to attending Tier 1 appointments.
Create project-specific win strategies and successfully onboard internal project teams.
CRM, Research & Intelligence
Maintain a clean, accurate, and actionable CRM with up-to-date contact details, notes, and lead statuses.
Monitor weekly database activity and provide strategic oversight to ensure leads progress effectively through the funnel.
Pipeline & Strategy Management
Create and maintain a forward-looking pipeline of high-value opportunities.
Regularly review, qualify, and progress leads to maximise conversion.
Values & Behaviours
Humble
Approaches work with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Actively seeks feedback and supports the development of others.
Hungry
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and performance.
Embraces challenges and takes initiative to expand impact.
Smart
Communicates clearly, listens actively, and builds trust-based relationships.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Business Development role within construction, property, or a related sector.
Strong existing network across Tenants, Agents, Consultants, and Landlords.
What's on Offer
Entertainment budget (client lunches, events, networking).
Supportive, collaborative culture with clear values.
Genuine opportunity to shape the business development strategy and pipeline.
Uncapped and competitive Commission scheme