Business Development Manager

Connells Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property services company in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive client relationships and marketing strategies. This role involves pitching for lettings, managing local relationships, and creating marketing plans. The ideal candidate should have a strong sales ability and excellent organizational skills, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. If you thrive in a dynamic role and have a passion for helping clients, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Industry leading training and development

Demonstrable career ladder

Supportive and fun environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to pitch and win client instructions.
• Experience in developing new client relationships.
• Strong communication skills for regular client updates.

Responsibilities

• Pitch for branch lettings stock and manage local client relationships.
• Implement local marketing strategies using bespoke technology.
• Ensure legal compliance in all processes.

Skills

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Marketing strategy implementation

Job description

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This is where a key becomes a milestone.

Here at Connells, property is all about creating moments that matter. Handing over the keys to that all-important first home, helping a retired couple to downsize - and everything in between. As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be at the heart of all of that. You’ll create seamless experiences that put our customers front and centre. In return, we’ll give you everything you need to hone your skills and progress your career. This is your opportunity to make every property more than a home - to be part of some of the most important decisions in people`s lives.

What's in it for you as a Business Development Manager?

• Industry leading training and development
• Demonstrable career ladder
• Opportunities for progression
• Supportive, rewarding and fun environment
• Team incentives
• Understanding of operations within an estate agency business

Key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager?

• To pitch and win instructions for branch lettings stock.
• Win and list instructions to the required volumes and ensure the quality of instructions is maintained at all times.
• Create and develop new client relationships seeking opportunities for further business.
• To manage local client relationships and provide regular communication of progress at least twice a week ensuring the result meets the client's requirements. Allowing the lettings team to have the correctly priced stock to ensure targets are met.
• To create and implement the required local marketing strategy, including the use of our bespoke technology to drive market share.
• To leverage the Group Services as a pre-requisite to a new instruction demonstrating to the customer the quality and value that a "one stop shop" approach can derive to their advantage, including Estate Agency, Financial Services, Block Management to name but a few of our ancillary services.
• Manage centralised marketing campaigns and execute to a high standard.
• Complete pricing and marketing reports for clients.
• Ensure processes are always legal and compliant with all business requirements.
• A clear sales ability is needed with the skills to engage, integrate and close clients.

Although this is a responsible role, you will be expected to relish getting your hands dirty and working hard to achieve targets. Some managerial experience is an advantage but not necessary, however, a high degree of organisational skills is essential.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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