Business Development Manager in Bury

Company Description

Countrywide is a leading provider in estate agency, lettings, mortgage services, land and new homes, surveying, conveyancing, and property management. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Connells Group, the UK's largest and most successful estate agency network and property services company. With a workforce of approximately 7,000 employees, Countrywide's UK network offers a comprehensive range of property-related solutions, delivered with valuable local expertise.

Countrywide Land & New Homes is a specialist division which is perfectly positioned to look after the bespoke needs of residential developers, housebuilders, institutional investors, local authorities, housing associations and landowners across the UK.

Role Description

This is a full-time Business Development Manager role at Countrywide. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving corporate client acquisition within the residential development space and managing existing client relationships. The main purpose of this role is to secure new contract wins for Countrywide Land & NEw Homes to act on behalf residential developers to provide a wide range of sales solutions for their portfolios.

Having responsibility for a defined geographic location, the role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing sales strategies, conducting market research, and engaging with potential clients to generate leads. The Business Development Manager will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and achieve revenue targets and will be the central point of contact for the Regional Sales Managers and the Sales Directors.

This is a hybrid role, based in North Manchester / East Lancashire, with regional travel required daily and national travel required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Sales and business development experience, preferably within a B2B field - although not essential
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop targeted sales strategies
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Knowledge of the property or residential construction industry and market
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK Driving license

What's in it for you?

• Industry leading training and development
• Demonstrable career ladder and progression
• Supportive and rewarding environment
• Compete for top achievers awards with prizes up to and including trips abroad
• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Perks at Work rewards and lifestyle programme
• Discounts on group related services
• Company car or car allowance

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