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Job Title: Business Development Lead – Commercial Real Estate
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive + Performance-Based Bonus
Sector: Commercial Real Estate
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Lead to spearhead growth within London’s Commercial Real Estate market. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in B2B sales or leasing and an established network of institutional fund and asset owner contacts across the London market.
You will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth across our commercial real estate services.
Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and cultivate new business opportunities with commercial landlords, asset managers.
• Leverage your existing network to generate leads and build a strong pipeline of mandates.
• Pitch and win mandates for leasing, sales, or advisory services.
• Collaborate closely with the opertational teams to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Monitor market trends and provide intelligence to inform business development strategies.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.
• Maintain CRM records and produce regular reports on BD activity.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a focus on business development, leasing, or agency services.
• A strong, verifiable network of landlord and property owner contacts in the London commercial real estate market is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to win new business and manage high-level client relationships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• A strong understanding of London CRE market dynamics and stakeholder landscape.

Desirable

• RICS qualification or similar professional designation.
• Experience working for a real estate consultancy, agency, or developer.
• Familiarity with prop-tech platforms and innovative CRE tools.

What We Offer

• A high-profile role within a respected and growing real estate firm.
• Access to a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team.
• Attractive base salary and performance-linked incentives.
• Clear progression opportunities and the ability to shape the growth of the business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Real Estate, Architecture and Planning, and Design Services

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