Business Development Director

CBRE; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a Business Development Director in London to drive new business opportunities and maintain customer relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels. This full-time role involves working in a dynamic sales environment with occasional travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven sales/business development experience.
• Experience in producing exceptional quality sales documents.
• Experience delivering high level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and close new business opportunities to meet sales targets.
• Build long-term professional customer relationships.
• Identify and build an active pipeline for new market opportunities.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Market awareness

Education

Higher educational qualifications to HNC/D or degree

Job description

Business Development Director

Job ID

213121

Posted

16-Jul-2025

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management, Sales Support

Location(s)

London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Description - Business Development Director

Purpose of the role

To develop and close new business opportunities that are sold at a price to deliver the customers requirements without compromising our quality service within target market sectors.

Responsibilities

1. To negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities to meet and exceed agreed sales targets within the target markets agreed by the Sales Director and Divisional Managing Director.

2. To develop and build long-term professional customer relationships with existing, new and potential clients. Maintain excellent relationships and after sales support to build mutual confidence in line with the agreed business strategy.

3. To identify and build a long term active pipeline, exploring both existing markets and targeting new market opportunities

4. Use innovative means to develop new sources of profitable business.

5. Take complete ownership of, develop and deliver exceptional sales and tender documents and presentations, in line with Company standards. Generate tenders and relevant document preparation, using the specialist support functions (procurement, HR, QHS etc) as well as local managers and the Business Development Directors.

6. Raise the company and business profile by representing CBRE at industry events, high level networking and promoting an image of professionalism at all times.

7. Keep up-to-date with industry developments, maintaining awareness of competitor activity and market trends.

8. Ensure that the BU Leader is fully aware of all activities. Liaise regularly with the Sales Director to ensure they are fully updated on all sales activities and potential new business opportunities. Ensure that specialist functions e.g. HR, QHS and Commercial are advised of any new potential business to ensure compliance.

9. Ensure that appropriate sign-offs are adhered to when considering new business opportunities.

10. Maintain records and relevant contract documentation in the support of tenders and re-bids for the Business.

11. Deal promptly and professionally with all pre-qualifications.

12. Support re-bids and variations for existing clients.

Person Specification

Education

• [Desirable] Higher educational qualifications to HNC/D or degree would be beneficial.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years proven sales/business development experience from a relevant background

• Experience of putting together exceptional quality sales documents

• Experience of successfully delivering high level presentations

• Experience of dealing with a range of people including site staff, suppliers and customers.

Aptitudes

• Driven by targets and comfortable in a high pressure sales environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be detail conscious and methodical in approach.

Character

• Must demonstrate a strong sense of customer focus and promote a sense of team spirit within the office.

• Must be able to influence others and engender confidence in senior managers through both face-to-face, telephone and written communication.

• Self-motivated. Able to prioritise demands and make decisions under pressure. Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to other areas of the business on occasions, as required.

• Be self-sufficient: able to work on your own as well as in a team.

Circumstances

• Must be flexible to work outside core office hours from time to time, and to travel across the UK if required.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)