Business Development Manager

FirstPort; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible working where possible

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Innovus is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth across our UK property sector services. You will secure sales opportunities, respond to inquiries, and collaborate on outbound campaigns with the Director of Business Development and Marketing to win new business.

You will build strong relationships with major stakeholders and guide proposals, tenders, and client engagements, while staying ahead of industry trends and pursuing cross-selling opportunities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales or business development experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience in the residential property sector is helpful but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail and able to turn strategy into action.
• Proven ability to build relationships at senior buyer levels within an organisation.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and nurture relationships with new and existing clients to drive growth and hit targets.
• Respond to inbound sales enquiries and be the first contact for prospective customers, qualifying opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Business Development on outbound lead generation campaigns and partnerships.
• Work with business-unit senior teams to submit tailored quotes, proposals and support tenders.
• Support presentations to potential clients and follow-up on qualified opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to provide insights into lead generation campaigns and outbound activities.
• Identify cross-selling and new opportunities to strengthen the company's UK market position.
• Participate in team meetings, pipeline reviews and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Represent the company professionally at meetings, events and client engagements.
• Stay current on industry trends, market developments and competitor offerings.

Skills

Sales experience

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project management

Residential property

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

At Innovus we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as a Business Development Manager (BDM), you will be contributing to our vision to recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector.

We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and service across the property industry.

Main Purpose of Job

As a BDM, you will be responsible for driving business growth and securing a wide range of sales opportunities for Innovus across our key services.

Our customers range from B2B relationships with some of the largest stakeholders in the UK property sector, to B2C relationships with individual customers and residents.

Position in Organisation

Reporting to the Director of Business Development. You will have no direct reports, but there is already 1x Sales Executive who is a more junior position that will collaborate and work alongside you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop and nurture strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive business growth and achieve sales targets.
• Responding to inbound sales enquiries and being the first point of contact for prospective new customers, understanding their requirements and qualifying the opportunity with a consultative selling approach.
• Work closely with Director of Business Development to develop and execute outbound lead generation campaigns, as well as identify and pursue strategic partnerships
• Collaborating with each business unit senior teams to submit tailored quotes, proposals and support with tenders.
• Support the Director of Business Development and Operations Directors to deliver impactful presentations to potential clients
• Ensuring effective follow-up on each qualified opportunity and a proactive approach to winning new business deals.
• Work in collaboration with Marketing to provide insight into lead generation marketing campaign effectiveness, and other outbound campaigns as required.
• Support the Director of Business Development with identifying and pursue cross selling and new business opportunities to strengthen the company’s position in the UK market.
• Participate in team meetings, pipeline reviews, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Represent the company professionally at meetings, events, and client engagements.
• Stay current on industry trends, market developments, and competitor offerings.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in sales or business development, with a track record of driving growth, achieving targets and possessing strong commercial and financial acumen essential.
• Prior experience and an understand of providing services within the residential property sector helpful, although not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including excel and Powerpoint essential
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail; the ability to understand the overall business and strategy, and drive execution of strategy into tactical action
• A proven ability to create strong and productive relationships at senior buyer levels within an organization
• Ability to prioritize and manage various projects based on the current business requirements and landscape

Working at Innovus:

At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution.

We’re passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery.

What We Offer:

At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That’s why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits.

We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Innovus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities.

As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.

Please note that, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a brief telephone interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager and a member of our team.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact everyone individually — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Innovus.

23 Feb 2026

Up to £65,000 per annum plus car allowance