Business Development Manager

Reed Business Information Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information provider is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business growth for their innovative real estate data service, valuations360. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales acumen and be a proactive hunter for new sales opportunities. They will engage with clients and develop lasting relationships while contributing to a team-oriented environment. This position offers great opportunities for advancement within a FTSE 50 company known for its market-leading technology and analytics.

Qualifications

• Natural flair and strong commercial acumen are essential.
• Confidence and a desire to learn are required.
• Experience in value-based sales or telephone selling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business to achieve growth targets.
• Build excellent customer relationships.
• Research and nurture leads.
• Understand the commercial property market.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Resilience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Sales hunting

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development Manager – EG – London

EG is seeking new business hunters of the highest calibre to further fuel the rapid growth of game‑changing real estate data service, valuations360.

EG is at the forefront of delivering innovative software that increases the speed and quality of valuation reporting. Valuers nationwide are backing a new way of generating market leading reports using EG’s own industry leading data and cutting‑edge document automation technology. With valuations360, real estate professionals are able to work with greater efficiency than ever before.

Through a combination of expert value‑based selling and a meticulous understanding of your client base, you will continue to accelerate valuations360’s nationwide following and cement EG’s position as the leading provider of trusted real estate intelligence and technology services.

This is an unmissable opportunity to join a fast‑paced FTSE 50 company with limitless opportunities for progression. It is also your opportunity to take a truly innovative, highly in‑demand service to market and make a major impact.

EG Background

EG is the trusted source of real estate intelligence and long‑term strategic partner of the property industry.

We provide our customers with powerful data & analytics and integrated media services that inform business decisions and drive real estate investments.

We are a proud member of the RELX group, a FTSE 50 company and world leader in global business intelligence.

Duties

• Driving new business to achieve quarterly growth targets.
• Demonstrating return on investment through value‑led conversations.
• Researching, generating and nurturing leads, whilst building excellent customer relationships.
• Thinking creatively to source new opportunities.
• Understanding and networking within the wider commercial property market.
• Being well organised and having a clear understanding of the targets and tasks in front of you.
• Enjoying working as part of a team to achieve broader success.

Minimum skills required

• Our BDMs need to have natural flair and strong commercial acumen built into their nature. You need to be a sales hunter, hungry for the next sale and thrive in a targeted, performance‑measured culture.
• Resilience and the ability to bounce back are an essential quality to sell into this market.
• Confidence and an entrepreneurial streak.
• A desire to learn and be challenged.

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of the commercial property market.
• Knowledge of the commercial property valuation process.
• Formalised value‑based sales training or live telephone selling skills.
• Salesforce experience and wider sales reporting experience.

About Reed Business Information

Reed Business Information (RBI) provides information, analytics and data to business professionals worldwide. Our strong global products and services hold market‑leading positions across a wide range of industry sectors including banking, petrochemicals and aviation where we help customers make key strategic decisions every day. RBI is part of RELX Group plc, a world‑leading provider of information solutions for professional customers across industries. http://www.reedbusiness.com RBI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.