Business Development Manager

SEC Life Sciences; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consultancy in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the real estate sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in business development and a strong understanding of sustainability and the UK real estate market. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a hybrid working model with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working model

Growth opportunities

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development or sales.
• Proven track record of exceeding commercial targets.
• Effective communication skills with a consultative style.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities in the UK real estate sector.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Collaborate with teams to oversee the sales cycle.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Understanding of the UK real estate sector

B2B sales

Sustainability knowledge

Job description

Make an impact in sustainability with a fast-growing international consultancy.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth consultancy that's helping real estate investors transition toward a net zero future. With a strong footprint across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia, this company supports some of the largest property investment funds in embedding sustainability across their portfolios. Their work spans strategic ESG advisory, energy optimisation, and climate risk mitigation for the built environment.

They've experienced rapid global growth since launching in 2015 and have earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing ESG consultancies in Europe. With a collaborative, flat-structured team and a shared mission, this is a business where entrepreneurial minds can thrive.

The London office is expanding, and they're now hiring a Business Development Manager with deep knowledge of the UK real estate market to help drive continued commercial growth.

Your role as Business Development Manager

Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UK real estate investment sector

Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients through outreach, networking, and follow-up

Develop tailored proposals and pitch materials that align with client objectives and ESG goals

Lead on prospect meetings, manage tender responses, and oversee the full sales cycle through to contract signature

Collaborate closely with the legal, delivery, and international BD teams to support seamless onboarding and delivery

Represent the firm at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking functions

Feed new instructions into the delivery team and support resourcing to ensure client satisfaction

Maintain accurate records of leads, proposals, and work in progress through internal systems

Experience and qualifications for the Business Development Manager role

Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding commercial targets

Strong understanding of the UK real estate sector and investment landscape

Confident in navigating B2B sales cycles, from initial contact to contract close

Familiarity with sustainability, ESG advisory, or energy services is highly advantageous

Effective communicator with a professional, credible, and consultative style

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Perks and benefits

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus

Hybrid working model (London office-based with flexible remote working)

Clear growth opportunities within a fast-scaling, mission-driven business

International collaboration with colleagues across Europe, the U.S., and Asia

Regular team socials, networking events, and learning opportunities

Apply now for immediate consideration, or get in touch to explore similar opportunities within the sustainability or real estate advisory space.

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