Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £90,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OP1_1768473605 |
Summary
Business Development Manager
Sector: Building and Construction
Location: Reading/London
Salary: £50,000 - £90,000 DOE + Commission
Business Development Manager Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to play a key front-line role in generating new business and opportunities across the property and construction sector.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship Building & Networking-
Attend networking events, industry functions, and meetings to raise brand awareness and generate opportunities.
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Manage key contacts through regular client entertainment.
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Organise, plan, and deliver monthly networking events to expand and strengthen the professional network.
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Generate leads through third-party partners and direct outreach.
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Own the end-to-end lead qualification process, from first contact through to attending Tier 1 appointments.
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Create project-specific win strategies and successfully onboard internal project teams.
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Maintain a clean, accurate, and actionable CRM with up-to-date contact details, notes, and lead statuses.
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Monitor weekly database activity and provide strategic oversight to ensure leads progress effectively through the funnel.
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Create and maintain a forward-looking pipeline of high-value opportunities.
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Regularly review, qualify, and progress leads to maximise conversion.
Values & Behaviours
Humble-
Approaches work with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
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Actively seeks feedback and supports the development of others.
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Proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and performance.
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Embraces challenges and takes initiative to expand impact.
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Communicates clearly, listens actively, and builds trust-based relationships.
Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in a Business Development role within construction, property, or a related sector.
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Strong existing network across Tenants, Agents, Consultants, and Landlords.
What's on Offer
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Entertainment budget (client lunches, events, networking).
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Supportive, collaborative culture with clear values.
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Genuine opportunity to shape the business development strategy and pipeline.
- Uncapped and competitive Commission scheme