Business Development Manager

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land and property development company is seeking a Business Development Manager in Wilmslow, England. This role focuses on maintaining key relationships and driving sales for residential and care home developments. Candidates should have a proven sales track record, strong communication skills, and familiarity with CRM tools. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with attractive bonuses and benefits including additional holidays and a pet-friendly office.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Attractive bonus

37.5-hour work week

Early finish on Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Free on-site parking

Long service awards with additional holidays

Pet-friendly office

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, managing CRM systems.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and drive opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of site disposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with care home operators and developers.
• Ensure CRM system is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with marketing to produce effective sales materials.

Skills

Sales management

Relationship management

Communication

Market trend analysis

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire (with national travel)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (plus bonus)

Our client is a leading land and property development company with a strong track record in identifying and unlocking land opportunities across the UK. With an expanding pipeline of residential and care home development sites, they are looking to appoint an experienced and driven Development Manager to assist with the sale of these sites to care home operators, developers, and house builders.

The Role

They are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their team in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with like-minded people in a company with very ambitious growth plans. The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of their disposals programme by identifying, engaging, and securing end users for their sites. This is a results‑driven position that demands strong sector knowledge, a proactive approach to sales, and the ability to manage key relationships throughout the entire sales process.

In this role, the Business Development Manager will not only oversee the identification of opportunities but will also provide direct support during the sale of sites, ensuring transactions are handled efficiently and effectively. A central aspect of the position will be to grow, maintain, and manage strategic relationships with end users, stakeholders, and partners, building long‑term value for the business. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in disposals or property sales, excellent networking and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with care home operators, developers, funders, and house builders.
• Ensure the CRM system is accurate and up to date with key stakeholder information.
• Work closely with the Land and Planning teams to understand the site pipeline and align opportunities with buyer requirements.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to produce accurate and effective sales materials.
• Monitor market trends and provide feedback to influence site acquisition and planning strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and external meetings.

Skills And Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, with experience managing a CRM system and sales pipeline.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with operators, developers, funders, and house builders.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive opportunities forward.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in delivering presentations and negotiating deals.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand planning, legal, and technical aspects of site disposals.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM and sales tracking tools.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to monitor market trends and provide insights to support business strategy.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient, with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Team player who can collaborate effectively across departments, particularly with Land, Planning, and Marketing teams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working for or with care home operators.
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• Experience working for or with care home funders.
• Experience working for or with house builders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Attractive bonus.
• 37.5‑hour week – Full‑time permanent role.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension contributions and incentive package.
• Free on‑site parking at the office.
• Long service awards including additional holidays.
• Pet‑friendly office.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.