Business Development Manager

CBRE, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking an experienced sales professional to develop, negotiate, and close new business opportunities across defined markets in the United Kingdom.

You will build and maintain strong relationships with clients, lead tender and proposal development, and coordinate input from cross-functional teams to secure profitable outcomes. You will monitor market trends, deliver persuasive presentations to senior stakeholders, and ensure governance and documentation support throughout the sales

Qualifications

• Proven sales or business development experience in a relevant sector (facilities management, maintenance, specialist services). A strong record of meeting targets and closing opportunities in a fast-paced, high-pressure sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate and close new business opportunities to meet or exceed sales targets across defined markets. Build trusted, long-term relationships with existing, prospective and new clients, providing high standard of support throughout the sales cycle.

Skills

Sales experience

Job description

What You'll Do:

• Develop, negotiate and close new business opportunities to meet or exceed agreed sales targets across defined markets. Build trusted, long-term relationships with existing, prospective and new clients, providing a high standard of support throughout the sales cycle. Create and maintain an active, sustainable pipeline by growing established markets and identifying new opportunities. Use innovative approaches, market insight and professional networks to generate profitable business. Lead the development of compelling tenders, proposals and presentations in line with CBRE standards, coordinating input from Procurement, People, QHSE, Commercial and operational teams. Represent CBRE at industry events and senior-level networking opportunities, strengthening our profile and reputation in the market. Monitor industry developments, competitor activity and market trends, translating insight into focused business development activity. Maintain accurate sales records and contract documentation, complete pre-qualifications promptly and support re-bids and contract variations in line with governance and approval requirements.

What You'll Need

• Proven sales or business development experience in a relevant sector (facilities management, maintenance, specialist services) A strong record of meeting targets and closing opportunities in a fast-paced, high-pressure sales environment. Experience producing high-quality tenders, proposals and other sales documents. Confidence delivering persuasive presentations and engaging senior stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-conscious and methodical approach. The ability to influence others, build credibility and work effectively with clients, suppliers, site teams and senior leaders. A self-motivated, collaborative approach, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and make sound decisions under pressure.