Business Development Manager

Jak Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the commercial property sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth through new business initiatives and strengthen market presence. The ideal candidate will excel in relationship building across various stakeholders and possess a deep understanding of the property and workplace industry. This role offers a competitive salary of £85,000 - £100,000 in London, providing ample opportunities to make a tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial property, fit-out, or design & build preferred.
• Emotionally intelligent and adaptable in communication style.
• Highly organized and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key relationships across the property network.
• Identify and qualify new business leads.
• Maintain detailed CRM insights on target clients.
• Collaborate with marketing to create tailored prospect materials.
• Attend networking events to expand market presence.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Lead generation

Communication

CRM management

Job description

04th November, 2025

Business Development Manager
Industry: Commercial Property / Design & Build / Workplace
Salary: £85,000 - £100,000
Location: London

We're representing an established and growing firm within the commercial property sector, seeking an ambitious Business Development Manager to lead initiatives that generate new business, strengthen market presence, and drive growth. This role is perfect for a confident networker with strong relationship‑building skills and a deep understanding of the property and workplace industry. You'll engage with Tenants, Project Managers, Commercial Agents, Asset Managers, and Landlords, developing meaningful connections that convert into opportunities and long‑term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain key relationships across the property and design network.
• Proactively identify and qualify new business leads.
• Research and maintain detailed CRM insights on target clients, ensuring a high-quality pipeline.
• Monitor and guide database activity to support lead progression and conversion.
• Collaborate with marketing to create tailored prospect materials.
• Develop project win strategies and coordinate with internal teams.
• Attend networking events, industry functions, and client entertainment to expand market presence.
• Organise and host monthly events to strengthen relationships and raise brand visibility.
• Maintain an accurate and actionable CRM system.

About You

• A natural relationship builder and confident communicator at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, self‑driven approach to generating leads and opportunities.
• Emotionally intelligent with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different stakeholders.
• Highly organised, commercially minded, and results‑focused.
• Previous experience in commercial property, fit‑out, or design & build preferred.

Company Culture

• Humble: Collaborative, open to learning, and team‑oriented.
• Hungry: Driven, proactive, and motivated to go above and beyond.
• Smart: Emotionally intelligent, thoughtful, and strategic in decision‑making.

If you're looking for an opportunity to represent a respected name in the industry and make a tangible impact in driving business growth - we'd love to hear from you.