Business Development Manager

Sector: Building and Construction
Location: Reading/London
Salary: 50,000 - 90,000 DOE + Commission

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Create and maintain a forward-looking pipeline of high-value opportunities.

• Regularly review, qualify, and progress leads to maximise conversion.

Values & Behaviours

• Approaches work with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

• Actively seeks feedback and supports the development of others.

• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and performance.

• Embraces challenges and takes initiative to expand impact.

• Communicates clearly, listens actively, and builds trust-based relationships.

• Proven experience in a Business Development role within construction, property, or a related sector.

• Strong existing network across Tenants, Agents, Consultants, and Landlords.

• 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