Job Description
Company Description
Countrywide is a leading provider in estate agency, lettings, mortgage services, land and new homes, surveying, conveyancing, and property management. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Connells Group, the UK's largest and most successful estate agency network and property services company. With a workforce of approximately 7,000 employees, Countrywide's UK network offers a comprehensive range of property-related solutions, delivered with valuable local expertise.
Slater, Hogg & Howison and Countrywide North are the two brands in Scotland that are part of Countrywide Land & New Homes. This is a specialist division which is perfectly positioned to look after the bespoke needs of residential developers, housebuilders, institutional investors, local authorities, housing associations and landowners across the UK.
Role Description
This is a full-time (BDM) Business Development Manager role that will support the branch network across West Central Scotland. The BDM will be responsible for driving corporate client acquisition within the residential development space and managing existing client relationships. The main purpose of this role is to secure new contract wins for Countrywide Land & New Homes to act on behalf residential developers to provide a wide range of sales solutions for their portfolios.
Having responsibility for a defined geographic location, the role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing sales strategies, conducting market research, and engaging with potential clients to generate leads. The BDM will also collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure both external and internal client satisfaction is achieved.
This is a hybrid role, based within the West Central belt, operating from Clarkston, Glasgow. Regional travel will be required daily and national travel required from time to time.
Qualifications
- Sales and business development experience, preferably within either a B2B or property related field
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Ability to analyse market trends and develop targeted sales strategies
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Knowledge of the property or residential construction industry and market
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK Driving license
What's in it for you?
- Industry leading training and development
- Demonstrable career ladder and progression
- Supportive and rewarding environment
- Compete for top achievers awards with prizes up to and including trips abroad
- Competitive basic salary
- Uncapped commission
- Perks at Work rewards and lifestyle programme
- Discounts on group related services
- Company car or car allowance
Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
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