Senior Business Development Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic furniture rental company in London is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to enhance referral growth in the luxury property market. This role requires deep industry connections and a results-driven mindset. Candidates should have over 3 years of relevant experience and the autonomy to shape their strategies. You will join a young company with a focus on growth and a vibrant team culture, along with competitive compensation and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Basic Salary £65k OTE £97,500+

Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working

22 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the property market, particularly luxury and/or middle-market.
• Well-connected in the London property industry with strong relationships.
• Experience in senior business development roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leverage existing relationships to generate referrals.
• Build strategic partnerships with property professionals.
• Execute outreach strategies reflecting market understanding.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure premium client experience.
• Represent the brand at industry events.

Skills

Relationship building

Market understanding

Results-driven

Network leveraging

Commercial acumen

Job description

About the Company

deverellsmith are working exclusively on a project with a client who are a dynamic, forward-thinking and creative furniture rental company making waves in the property staging market. Specialising in both luxury and middle-market properties across prime central London and beyond, they've already secured an impressive roster of high-profile clients and are experiencing rapid growth.

This is a company with serious momentum, ambitious growth plans, and a refreshingly relaxed yet driven culture. They're looking for likeminded people with a growth mindset who want to be part of their journey as they scale.

The Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Business Development Manager to take ownership of referral growth and market presence across the luxury and middle-market property sectors. This is an autonomous, results-driven role where you'll have the freedom to shape your own approach and strategy.

You will establish and nurture relationships with property professionals across prime central London and key markets-building strategic partnerships that deliver sustained revenue growth.

This role is for someone who is already trusted and well-connected in the industry, understands both the luxury and aspirational property landscape, and has an established network of contacts ready to activate.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage existing relationships with property consultants to generate high-quality, qualified referrals
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with estate agents, property managers, relocation agents, and developers
• Shape and execute sophisticated outreach strategies that reflect deep understanding of the property market and what motivates referrers
• Work closely with marketing, operations, and design teams to ensure a seamless, premium client experience
• Represent the brand at industry events and networking opportunities
• Report on pipeline development, deal flow, and referrer activity with clear commercial insight

About You

• You have 3+ years of experience in the property market, particularly luxury and/or middle-market (e.g. estate agency, development, relocation, property staging, or similar sectors)
• Alternatively, you've worked in a senior business development role for a furniture rental or staging company and bring your own established network of property consultants
• You're already well-connected in the London property industry, with strong, active relationships you can leverage
• You have a growth mindset and are excited by the opportunity to be part of a scaling business
• You're results-driven, autonomous, and thrive when given the freedom to own your strategy and outcomes
• You understand the language, pace, and expectations of both luxury and aspirational property markets
• You're commercially astute and able to build genuine, trusted partnerships that go beyond transactional relationships
• You're energetic, self-motivated, and want to be part of a young company's growth journey

Why Join?

• Be part of a young, ambitious company at an exciting stage of growth with genuine upward trajectory
• Autonomous role where you own your results and have real freedom to shape your approach
• Work with a fun, hard-working team that values a relaxed vibe alongside high performance
• Join a company with an impressive client base across prime central London and expanding markets
• Growth mindset culture where ambition and initiative are rewarded
• Basic Salary £65k OTE £97,500 +
• Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working (2 days office)
• 22 days holiday plus office closure between Christmas and New Year

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