Job role: Business Development Manager
Location: London
Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package, annual car allowance of £5,500
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving new business growth within the London region through a strong understanding of the residential property market and successfully building and maintaining relationships.
The job role
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities to enhance the company's market position within the London region.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new clients to support business expansion and collaboration.
- Attend leading industry related networking events
- Work collaboratively with Operation Team and Account Management Team to deliver flawless presentations to prospective clients
- Generate and develop leads by building a strategic network of Property industry professionals and organisations
- Build the sales pipeline for the London Region by pro-actively seeking opportunities for expansion
- Work closely with Head of Business Development to identify strategic partnership opportunities
Skills and Experience
- You will be an experienced business development professional, with proven experience of successfully driving business growth, ideally within the property management industry.
- You will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, and be a confident and engaging presenter.
- You will be a strategic thinker with analytical mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.
- You will be able to build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
- You will have an in-depth knowledge of property industry trends, market dynamics, and customer insights within the London area
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software; experience with marketing automation tools is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Flexible work arrangements and generous holiday policy.
- Professional development opportunities
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading property management company, caring for our customers’ homes across England, Wales and Scotland. With over four decades of experience and over 3,100 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies.
FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, FirstPort is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.
Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.
FirstPort Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Adjustments are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.