Company Description
CRE Group is a specialist telecoms provider sole focused on estate agents offering whole-of-market solutions tailored to each client rather than promoting a single system. The company delivers its in house native CRM integrations through their CRE Connect Platform, enabling features like auto-pop on incoming calls, automatic transcription to databases, and click-to-dial functionality that improves efficiency as well as various other reporting features in the connect dashboard.
CRE Group is the exclusive telecoms integrator for major Estate agent CRM's and a preferred partner for 7 of the Estate Agency groups, reflecting strong industry recognition. The team focuses on reliable service, fixed costs, flexible terms, and dedicated account management from start to finish, beginning with phones and broadband and expanding to IT, mobiles, energy, and more. CRE Group positions itself as a telecoms provider that clients feel confident recommending to others.
Role Description
The Business Development Manager role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Gatwick, with flexibility for some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include finding, identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the estate agency and dental sectors, managing a pipeline of prospects, and conducting discovery calls and meetings to understand client needs. The role involves presenting tailored telecoms and integration solutions, preparing proposals, negotiating terms, and closing deals in line with company targets. The Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with account managers and technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding and long-term client satisfaction. Regular activities also include market research, attending industry events, maintaining accurate CRM records, and providing feedback to help refine products and services.
Qualifications
- Business development and sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing.
- Relationship-building and account management capabilities to foster long-term partnerships with clients and industry stakeholders.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Organisational and analytical skills to manage multiple opportunities, prioritise effectively, and use CRM tools for reporting.
- Experience in B2B environments, ideally within telecoms or property sectors.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented approach, comfortable working in a hybrid setting and collaborating across teams.
- Relevant education or training in business, sales, marketing, or a related field; equivalent experience is also valued.
