Business Development Business Rates
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.0 to £55,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55,000 + Package + Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4727960_1758808475 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are currently partnered with an international property consultancy who are seeking a new team member in their Business Development team. The team are looking for someone with 2+ years experience specialising in Business Rates across the UK.
Your new role
- Identify and engage potential clients across sectors impacted by business rates, including retail, logistics, hospitality, and commercial property
- Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, occupiers, and agents to understand their business rates challenges and offer tailored solutions
- Work through the rating list to help generate leads and new customer base
- Develop and execute business development strategies to expand market share and increase revenue from business rates services
- Work closely with rating surveyors and valuation experts to ensure client proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with regulatory frameworks
- Monitor changes in legislation, government policy, and market trends affecting business rates, and translate insights into actionable business opportunities
- Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and tender documents for prospective clients and public sector contracts
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree in Business, Real Estate, Surveying, or related field
- MRICS or IRRV/ RSA qualification (advantageous but not essential)
- Proven track record in business development, ideally within property, real estate, or professional services
- Strong understanding of UK business rates and rating legislation (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Commercially astute with a strategic mindset
- Experience using CRM systems and sales tracking tools
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus ranging from £45,000 - £55,000
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Glen Stillwell.
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