Business Development Manager

The Optimal Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Profit-Sharing

Private gym access

20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Career progression (UK & Dubai)

Company events & incentives

Pension scheme

Job summary

Optimal Maintenance & Construction, part of the Optimal Group, is recruiting a Business Development Manager to drive growth across London and the wider UK market. You will build and maintain client relationships across property management, social housing, commercial and other sectors, secure new business, and manage a healthy pipeline while using CRM systems to report on progress.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary (£35,000-£40,000) with uncapped bonuses (OTE £60,000+), pension, 20

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in business development or account management.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Strong network in property management, housing associations, and commercial clients.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• London-based with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across target sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Create and execute strategic development plans.
• Attend meetings, events, and networking functions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage and grow a robust sales pipeline.
• Maintain CRM records and report performance metrics.
• Negotiate and close profitable sales agreements.
• Support account management for repeat business.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Sales targets

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Networking

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATION: SW8 4AL, London

TERMS: Full-time, Permanent

SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 + uncapped bonus (OTE £60,000+)

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

WHY JOIN OPTIMAL?

At Optimal Maintenance & Construction, performance isn't just encouraged - it's rewarded. We are a results-focused business, driven by excellence, innovation, and growth. If you are a motivated, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

BENEFITS:

• Uncapped bonus scheme
• Profit-Sharing scheme
• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private gym access
• Career progression (UK & Dubai)
• Company events & incentives
• Pension scheme
• High-Performance, collaborative culture

THE ROLE:

We're seeking an ambitious and experienced Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving our growth across London and the wider UK market. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, securing new business across sectors including property management, social housing, commercial, insurance works and other potential clients and sectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and secure new business within property management, block management, social housing, commercial, care sectors, insurance works and other potential clients and sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Create and execute strategic business development plans aligned to company growth targets
• Attend meetings, events, and networking functions to build brand awareness and generate leads
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction
• Manage and grow a pipeline of opportunities, ensuring consistent progress towards KPIs
• Accurately maintain CRM systems and report on performance metrics
• Negotiate and close profitable sales agreements
• Support account management for ongoing client success and repeat business
• Stay ahead of industry trends, market activity, and competitor offerings

*** Please note that this list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, the post holder may undertake other duties as required. ***

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven track record in business development or account management, ideally within construction, refurbishment, or property services.
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets, understands conversion rates and forecasting.
• Strong network in property management, housing associations, insurance companies, commercial clients and other sectors that will benefit from property services.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and problem-solving approach
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and self-motivation
• Strong presentation and proposal writing abilities
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Based in London, with flexibility to travel to meetings and project sites as needed

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary with uncapped performance-based bonuses
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Private gym access
• Career progression, including opportunities to join our Dubai team
• Collaborative and supportive culture that rewards performance
• Pension scheme and 20 days annual leave + bank holidays

ABOUT US:

Optimal Maintenance & Construction is part of the Optimal Group, a fast-growing, multi-division property solutions company offering end-to-end services across the UK and the Middle East. We specialise in property maintenance, refurbishment, and construction for residential and commercial clients.

Our culture is built on performance, accountability, and results, underpinned by values of:

Teamwork - Respect - Trust - Innovation - Expertise - Performance