Business Development Manager

Posted 4 April by Connells
Competitive salary
Oxford , Oxfordshire
Permanent, full-time

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Job Description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to engage with House Builders and Developers to pitch and win instructions for new homes stock that our sales teams will then take to market. This role is field-based and there will be times where you will need to be available over the occasional weekend (site launches etc.). With your property industry knowledge and network, you will develop new client relationships with tried-and-tested methods, seeking opportunities for further business across the wider Group, as a `one stop shop` for the client`s end customer (Part Exchange, Financial Services and Conveyancing etc.).

OTE - £70,000 - Uncapped Commission - Career Progression

Key responsibilities of a Business Development Manager

You`ll use your hunter`s approach to source new opportunities and follow up on leads from our own estate agency network. You`ll complete pricing and marketing reports for your clients, involving our Land Management team to deliver downstream income opportunities for them; ensuring processes fall in line with all business requirements at all times including Estate Agency legislation, Data Protection, Consumer Code... All of the good stuff that keeps us legal and compliant!

You will then hand over the operational elements of sales and marketing to your account manager colleagues, remaining close to the client throughout.

Skills and experience required to be a successful Business Development Manager
  • You`re a hunter-gatherer, when it comes to sales and business development; proven with a track record of rolling up your sleeves and bringing home the goods
  • You understand the problems, opportunities and language of the industry that we`re in and you`re able to engage and influence at a senior level
  • You are thorough and precise in what you do, clearly communicating with everyone around you at all stages of the relationship
  • You are a car driver... You`ll be on the road for the vast majority of your working week


What’s in it for you as our Business Development Manager?
  • Career progression is available in this area of our business which is the largest growing within our highly successful national group.
  • Industry leading training and development
  • Demonstrable career ladder
  • Supportive and rewarding environment
  • Compete for top achievers awards
  • Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
  • Car or Car allowance


Connells Group, one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes, mortgage services, surveying, conveyancing and more!

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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Reference: 52423828

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