Business Development Manager

TipTopJob; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land and property development company in Crewe is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive their sales efforts. This role involves managing client relationships, collaborating with internal teams, and securing opportunities in a competitive market. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within property or similar sectors, coupled with excellent networking and communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and an attractive bonus structure.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Attractive bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales management.
• Ability to build trust with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure CRM is updated with important information.
• Collaborate with marketing to create sales materials.

Skills

Sales expertise

Relationship management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical mindset

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive : DOE

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Our client wants to employ the right people. They want to hire people who share their values, are proud of a job well done, work collaboratively with others and who are ambitious to make things happen. If this sounds like you then have a read of what they can offer you.

They are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with like:minded people in a company with very ambitious growth plans.

They are a leading land and property development company with a strong track record in identifying and unlocking land opportunities across the UK. With an expanding pipeline of residential and care home development sites, they are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Business Development Manager to assist with the sale of these sites to care home operators, developers, and house builders.

The Role

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of their disposals programme by identifying, engaging, and securing end users for their sites. This is a results:driven position that demands strong sector knowledge, a proactive approach to sales, and the ability to manage key relationships throughout the entire sales process.

In this role, the Business Development Manager will not only oversee the identification of opportunities but will also provide direct support during the sale of sites, ensuring transactions are handled efficiently and effectively. A central aspect of the position will be to grow, maintain, and manage strategic relationships with end users, stakeholders, and partners, building long:term value for the business.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in disposals or property sales, excellent networking and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with care home operators, developers, funders, house builders
• Ensuring the CRM system is accurate and up to date with key stakeholder information.
• Working closely with the Land and Planning teams to understand the site pipeline and align opportunities with buyer requirements.
• Collaborating with the Marketing team to produce accurate and effective sales materials.
• Monitor market trends and provide feedback to influence site acquisition and planning strategies.
• Representing the company at industry events, networking forums, and external meetings.

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, with experience managing a CRM system and sales pipeline.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with operators, developers, funders, and house builders.
• Self:starter with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive opportunities forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in delivering presentations and negotiating deals.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand planning, legal, and technical aspects of site disposals.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM and sales tracking tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to monitor market trends and provide insights to support business strategy.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient, with a positive, can:do attitude.
• Team player who can collaborate effectively across departments, particularly with Land, Planning, and Marketing teams.

Desirable Experience

Experience working for or with:

• Care home operators
• Care home funders
• House builders

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Attractive bonus
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