Business Development Manager- Shakespeare Martineau

• Drive real estate growth- Play a key role in delivering Shakespeare Martineau’s real estate growth strategy, identifying opportunities and turning market insight into action
• Build strong relationships- Work closely with senior leaders, clients, referrers and industry contacts to strengthen relationships, generate new opportunities and support cross-selling
• Make an impact- Join a collaborative, commercially focused team where you’ll have the autonomy to shape campaigns, build market presence and make a meaningful contribution to growth

The role

Key Responsibilities

• Drive growth – Support and deliver business development plans that align with the real estate team’s strategic priorities and growth ambitions
• Build relationships – Develop strong relationships with clients, referrers, industry contacts and internal stakeholders to generate opportunities and support cross-selling
• Spot opportunities – Use market, client, competitor and CRM insight to identify trends, target markets and new business opportunities
• Bring campaigns to life – Work with marketing specialists to deliver targeted campaigns, thought leadership, events, seminars and profile-raising activity
• Grow market presence – Build Shakespeare Martineau’s profile through networking, conferences, industry forums, partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
• Support new business – Contribute to tenders, bids and proposals, helping teams develop compelling propositions for new and existing clients
• Measure impact – Manage your allocated budget and monitor pipeline, campaign performance and ROI to ensure activity delivers commercial value
• Collaborate and influence – Work across the wider business to connect teams and expertise, while sharing knowledge and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a Business Development Manager, Client Development or similar role within professional services
• Experience within the real estate sector, with a strong understanding of the market and professional services environment
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities
• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing at all levels
• Strong written communication and content development skills
• The ability to use market, client and CRM insight to inform business development activity
• Excellent organisation and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach, with the confidence to take ownership and make things happen