Business Development Manager- Property& Legal Services

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to enhance partnerships with estate agencies. This role requires a strong sales background and offers a hybrid working setup. The successful candidate will manage client relationships and drive business growth while ensuring a smooth customer experience.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential property sales.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of estate agency partners across the UK.
• Grow your portfolio to around 100 active estate agency clients.

Skills

Sales Progression

Communication

Relationship Building

Organization

Job description

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Business Development Manager - Property & Legal Services, Manchester

Client: Opal Hire

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Business Development Manager - Property & Legal Services

Opal Hire is delighted to be leading the search on behalf of our Manchester client, a dynamic legal services provider acting as the vital link between estate agents and conveyancing solicitors. With offices in Manchester, London, Birmingham, and Leeds, and part of a wider group employing over 200 people across 7 law firms, they offer streamlined legal solutions for property transactions — ensuring both buyers, sellers, and agents have a smooth, single point of contact.

The Role:

We are looking for a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive partnerships with estate agencies across the UK. This role is suited to someone with a strong estate agency sales background who understands the property transaction journey thoroughly.

You will help estate agents enhance their customer experience by offering access to our client’s end-to-end conveyancing services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a pipeline of estate agency partners across the UK.
• Contact sales managers and branch managers to introduce and sign them up for the services.
• Present the benefits of using the service — an easy, streamlined solution for buyers, sellers, and agents.
• Manage onboarding of new agencies, maintain ongoing relationships, and ensure smooth service delivery.
• Report daily to the General Manager.
• Grow your portfolio to around 100 active estate agency clients and manage ongoing relationships.
• As the client base grows, help to build and manage a small team to support account management and growth.
• Maintain regular communication and site visits as necessary to strengthen partnerships.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential property sales.
• Strong sales progression experience — you must understand the legal and conveyancing processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working autonomously whilst being part of a team.
• Someone who can sell consultatively in a smart, strategic manner.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup (Manchester offices and home-based work).
• Ability to eventually manage and scale a small client management team.
• Highly organized with strong follow-up and reporting skills.
• Car allowance upon successful completion of probation.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Basic Salary:

£40,000–£55,000 with a realistic OTE of £100k

Any applications or questions regarding this role should be directed to [emailprotected]

At Opal Hire, we’re committed to representing every opportunity with integrity and fairness. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and ensure that every candidate is considered thoughtfully and equitably, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation.