Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsFantastic opportunity in the Property/Sports spaceStart-up looking to grow and build more sports sitesAbout Our ClientOur client is a growing sports and leisure start-up business focused on finding, developing, building and running high-quality facilities across the UK.Being a pioneer in the development of racquet sports sites for local communities, our client is dedicated to making sports more accessible to communities nationwide. By partnering with sports clubs, local authorities, and various organisations, our client establishes state-of-the-art facilities that cater to players of all levels.Job DescriptionOur client is looking to expand rapidly and are looking for an experienced, hands-on Business Development Manager / Head of Business Development to drive growth by expanding the pipeline of new sites.This is a senior role that requires both strategic oversight and a willingness to get stuck into the day-to-day. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a cohesive business development strategy to support business growth, working closely with leadership, external consultants and potential stakeholders.Develop and own the overall BD strategy across the UKBuild and manage the site finding processAssess the suitability of future sites using a tested set of KPIsLead on the initial engagement with new Landlords across the UKWork with leadership to align BD with business goals and expansion plansOversee all pipeline activity including locating potential new sites, engaging with new Landlords and performing early stage negotiationsManage and grow a team to execute a process driven approach to finding new venues across the UK - not right away, but as the business growsTrack and record engagement and feedback and use this to further develop the pipeline expansion processProvide regular performance reports to the leadership teamWork with and manage relationships with external property agents, ensuring all messaging is consistent and on-brandThe Successful ApplicantOur client would love to speak with strong business developers from either the property, leisure or sports industries. This role is all about 'site finding' and so if you've done this in a property setting, that would be amazing. A further breakdown of what our client is ideally looking for is below:Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsExperience using tools such as Asana, Landinsight, Searchland etc. (desirable)Comfortable working with data, tracking engagement across multiple sites at varying stages, and recording interactions in a scalable wayComfortable working both strategically and operationallyExperience managing property agents or consultants is a plus as is experience with the planning processWhat's on OfferOur client is looking to pay up to £50k Base Salary with OTE to be discussed at interview. Covent Garden location, hybrid working encouraged and an autonomous working environment.I look forward to working with you.ContactElliot SharpeQuote job refJN-072025-6799841Phone number+44 207 269 2142Job summaryJob functionSalesSubsectorTechnical / IndustrialSectorPropertyLocationLondonContract typePermanentConsultant nameElliot SharpeConsultant phone+44 207 269 2142Job referenceJN-072025-6799841
