Business & Client Relations Manager

SEEKMOVE LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A relocation service provider in Greater London is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead the expansion of its services across the UK. The role involves developing new partnerships, managing key client accounts, and identifying market opportunities. Candidates should have a strong background in business development within relevant sectors and possess excellent negotiation skills. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Mandarin is a plus. Competitive packages available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or partnerships in property or consumer services.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to interpret market data into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow partnerships with estate agents and universities.
• Identify new market opportunities for service expansion.
• Manage key client accounts for smooth service delivery.
• Negotiate commercial terms and service scopes.

Skills

Business development

Partnership facilitation

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Job description

The role will lead the expansion of Seekmove’s UK relocation, rental-navigation, and tenancy-settlement services. The role focuses on developing new commercial partnerships, building B2B referral channels, shaping growth strategies, and turning customer insight into scalable service lines. The BDM acts as the bridge between market demand and operational delivery, stewarding the company’s entry into new cities, institutions, and customer segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow partnerships with estate agents, universities, and relocation-related organisations.
• Identify new market opportunities and support expansion of the company’s service coverage in the UK.
• Manage key client accounts, ensuring smooth delivery of relocation and rental-support services.
• Negotiate commercial terms, service scopes, and referral frameworks that align with Seekmove’s core packages (Take & Talk, Standard, Plus).
• Develop scalable B2B channels to drive adoption of packages (£188 / £470 / £670 tiers) and individual add-on services.
• Represent the company in institutional presentations, webinars, community events, and partnerships with Chinese-speaking and international student groups.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align service delivery with partner requirements and business goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or market expansion, preferably in property services, student services, relocation, or consumer-facing service industries.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Capability to interpret market data and convert insights into actionable plans.
• Professional competence in both English and Mandarin (helpful but not mandatory depending on company need).
• Experience working in a high-trust, service-centred environment.