Strategic Business Development & Sales Leader

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead a team focused on regional client relationships and sales opportunities. You will design sales solutions, supervise staff, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with pursuit teams and marketing coworkers.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and the ability to drive revenue growth through strategic planning and effective client engagement across local and regional markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience, or a combination of experience and education.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, and rewarding performance and retention.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive information and convey performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach staff; conduct performance evaluations and hiring.
• Coordinate daily activities; set schedules and deadlines; mentor as needed.
• Lead price modeling, budgets, staffing models, and labor costs.
• Oversee proposals, presentations, and client-facing materials with pursuit teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic sales planning

Client relationship management

Budgeting & forecasting

Performance coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead a team focused on regional client relationships and sales opportunities. You will design sales solutions, supervise staff, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with pursuit teams and marketing coworkers.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and the ability to drive revenue growth through strategic planning and effective client engagement across local and regional markets.