CoStar
Business Development Consultant, OnTheMarket - Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Llandudno and Wigan,
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Business Development Consultant, OnTheMarket
Locations: Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Llandudno, Wigan
COSTAR GROUP – OVERVIEW
CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, the company is dedicated to digitising real estate worldwide, empowering users to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
With over 35 years of experience, CoStar Group has shaped industry standards through innovation, refinement, and unwavering focus. In December 2023, the Group acquired OnTheMarket (OTM), committing to transforming the brand into the UK’s #1 Residential Property Portal. Leveraging the expertise of CoStar Group’s Homes and Apartments teams, OTM will deliver an unmatched user experience—blending superior content, imagery, design, and functionality—to empower home buyers, sellers, agents, and developers.
Learn more about OnTheMarket.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a Business Development Consultant (BDC) at OnTheMarket, you’ll drive growth, nurture client relationships, and champion OTM’s products within a purpose-driven, dynamic team. Your entrepreneurial, consultative approach will accelerate the journey to becoming the UK’s #1 residential property portal.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop business growth by sourcing, generating, and expanding new business opportunities for OnTheMarket.
- Deep understanding of OTM’s product suite and how it aligns with customer needs.
- Prospecting & lead generation: Identifying and contacting potential new clients effectively.
- Face-to-face sales: Meeting new and existing clients to present offerings and addresses challenges.
- Negotiation: Securing and managing terms with clients while mitigating risks.
- Collaboration: Partnering with senior team members to implement strategies and report results.
- Pitching & relationship-building: Leveraging strong communication, product knowledge, and consultative selling skills to attract buyers.
- Representation: Hosting and attending industry events to network with property professionals.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven sales success, ideally in property portals or online marketplaces. Other relevant sales backgrounds considered.
- Long-term client retention and growth, with a track record of exceptional service.
- Confident communicator: Strong presentational, objection-handling, and consultative selling skills.
- Organisational acumen: Ability to work methodically with metrics and goals.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent industry experience.
- Consultative mindset: Experience in account management, building relationships, and problem-solving.
- Navigational skills: Understanding of organisational dynamics (decision-makers, influencers, blockers).
- Mobility requirement: Valid driving license required + ability to travel frequently for extended or intermittent periods (driving record check pre-employment).
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What’s in it for you?
CoStar Group fosters a collaborative, innovative culture attracting top talent across disciplines, offering:
- Competitive perks & benefits:
- Full private medical cover
- Dental cover + Life Assurance
- Member Rewards Programme
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Competitive pension plan
- Season ticket loans
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Diverse & inclusive workplace: CoStar Group is committed to equality and accessibility, celebrating candidates from all backgrounds, including:
- Gender identity
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Ethnic heritage
- Nationality
- Religion/belief system
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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We enforce a drug-free workplace and undertake pre-employment drug screening.
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