Business Development Manager - Commercial and Property

Job description

Business Development Manager – Property Auctions (INDM1)

Location: Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 basic + commission

Contract: Permanent

An established property business is looking to appoint a driven Business Development Manager to grow its residential and commercial property auction offering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional with a strong background in business development, estate agency or commercial property to generate new instructions, build introducer networks and increase market share.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new residential and commercial property instructions for auction.
• Develop relationships with estate agents, solicitors, landlords, developers, investors and commercial property professionals.
• Attend client meetings and property appraisals, presenting the benefits of selling through auction.
• Discuss guide prices, reserve prices and appropriate auction routes with vendors, supported by market evidence.
• Build referral partnerships with agents, probate practitioners, receivers, lenders and other property-sector contacts.
• Manage client relationships throughout the auction process, encouraging repeat business and referrals.
• Identify new business opportunities through networking, market research and industry events.
• Monitor competitor activity, local property markets and potential areas for growth.
• Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline and report on instructions, conversion rates, sale rates and fee income.
• Work closely with auctioneers, valuers, marketing and legal teams to ensure properties are prepared for auction.

Requirements

• At least three years' experience in property auctions, estate agency, commercial agency or property business development.
• A proven track record of winning new business, securing instructions and achieving targets.
• Good knowledge of the property market, property valuations and the auction process.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing with private vendors, professional introducers and institutional clients.
• Excellent organisation and experience managing a sales pipeline or CRM.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
• Experience across both residential and commercial property would be advantageous, as would an established network of property-sector contacts and relevant Propertymark or RICS qualifications

Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions to discuss this opportunity further. On 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Tonbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £40,000 and £45,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English