At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth by identifying new partnerships and managing sales opportunities.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at TIMES24 UK, focused on commercial property expansion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, birthday bonus, and perks like discounts and free parking.
- Other info: Enjoy continuous development and a supportive work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while building valuable client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales or business development with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 48000 £ per year.
Are you a proactive and commercially minded sales professional looking to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Business Development Executive to help drive the expansion of our Short-Term Management (SMC) contracts and grow our commercial property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in identifying new commercial partnerships, building strong client relationships, and directly contributing to our strategic growth targets.
About the Role
As a Business Development Executive, you’ll manage the full lifecycle of new business opportunities, from lead generation and research through to proposal development and contract completion. You’ll work closely with our Business Development Manager and wider Commercial team to secure new sites and partnerships across a diverse client base, including:
- Supermarket chains
- Leisure centres
- Pub & restaurant groups
- Hotels
- Healthcare providers
- And other organisations operating car parks outside of the traditional parking sector
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Identifying and developing new short-term management opportunities
- Researching and engaging prospective clients to understand their needs
- Creating compelling, high-quality sales proposals that showcase TIMES24 UK's value
- Managing and progressing opportunities through every stage of the sales cycle
- Maintaining an active, accurate sales pipeline using CRM systems
- Supporting larger or more complex commercial opportunities alongside the BDM
- Preparing pipeline updates, reporting data, and proposal documentation
- Representing TIMES24 UK professionally at meetings, site visits, and networking events
- Ensuring smooth handovers of new contracts to operational teams
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of sales processes and materials
What we’re Looking For:
You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and enjoys building relationships that turn into results. You’ll bring:
- Experience in business development, sales, or account management (ideally within a commercial, property, or service-led industry)
- Confidence presenting solutions to stakeholders at all levels
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities
- A proactive, target-driven mindset
- A collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally
- A genuine customer-first attitude
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of opportunity value
- High attention to detail in proposals and documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Resilience, initiative, and the drive to seek out new opportunities
What We Offer:
- Competitive Package: £30,000 base salary + £5,000 car allowance.
- Commission Structure:
- Leave Benefits: 33 days leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Birthday Bonus: Take an extra day off to celebrate your special day.
- Reward & Recognition Program: Your efforts won't go unnoticed.
- Perk scheme: Discount at all your favourite stores
- Free or Discounted Parking: Your car deserves a good spot too!
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Get up to £1000 towards a new bike.
- Company Pension: Plan for your future with us.
- Death in Service Benefit: Providing peace of mind.
- Employee Assistance Program: We care about your well-being.
- Work-Life Balance: Fantastic work-life balance in a supportive environment.
- Continuous Development: Ongoing training, coaching, and development in a helpful and encouraging environment.
- Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution to your pension scheme.
Business Development Executive in Brighton employer: Times24
At Times 24, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a dynamic and supportive work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth. Our team members enjoy competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career advancement, particularly in the vibrant South Coast region where you can make a tangible impact in the community. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and empowers you to excel in your role as a Senior Car Park Acquisition Manager.
