Business Development Manager

Optimal Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property solutions company in London seeks a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth across various sectors. You will build strong client relationships, secure new business, and collaborate with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to exceed sales targets. Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses are offered, along with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus scheme

20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Career progression

Pension scheme

Company events & incentives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or account management, ideally within construction.
• Demonstrated success in meeting sales targets and understanding conversion rates.
• Strong network in property management and housing associations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Create business development plans.
• Attend networking functions to build brand awareness.
• Manage and grow a pipeline of opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CRM systems

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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
• 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company events & incentives
• 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
• 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