Strategic Real Estate Growth Partner

DAC Beachcroft; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft in Manchester is seeking a commercially focused Clients & Markets Business Partner focused on real estate to work with senior stakeholders across the firm, driving client growth, market opportunities and strategic business development initiatives.

This highly visible role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery as you help identify growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships and position the firm in its markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Business Development, Client Development, Clients & Markets or Commercial role within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge within the real estate industry is desirable but not essential.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence senior leaders and partners.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic business development or client growth plans.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how professional services firms win, retain and grow client relationships.
• Ability to analyse data, market intelligence and client insights to inform recommendations and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and budget management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
• Experience within a legal, accounting, consulting or other professional services organisation would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with practice groups, sector teams and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver business development and growth plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor to partners, providing strategic guidance on client development, market positioning and opportunity generation.
• Identify and evaluate market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development and execution of client growth initiatives, campaigns and sector-focused programmes.
• Support key client programmes and identify key accounts, helping to strengthen relationships and realise cross-selling opportunities across the firm.
• Facilitate strategic planning discussions and help stakeholders translate objectives into actionable plans.
• Use data, market intelligence and performance metrics to evaluate activity, identify opportunities and measure success.
• Collaborate with wider marketing, communications, events and digital teams to ensure aligned delivery of client and market initiatives.
• Contribute to pitches, proposals and panel appointments, providing strategic input and guidance where required.
• Build strong internal networks and foster collaboration across practices and business services teams.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, enhance client experience and drive commercial effectiveness.

Skills

Business Development

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Budget management

Client relationship

Commercial awareness

Job description

DAC Beachcroft in Manchester is seeking a commercially focused Clients & Markets Business Partner focused on real estate to work with senior stakeholders across the firm, driving client growth, market opportunities and strategic business development initiatives.

This highly visible role combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery as you help identify growth opportunities, strengthen client relationships and position the firm in its markets.