CPRA Group
Business Development Manager
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Lead a high-performing outbound sales function, generating new business across CPRA’s commercial property services and managing a team of Business Development Executives. A role for ambitious BDMs with experience in commercial property or comparable B2B sectors.
About The Role
Job Title:
Business Development Manager
Department
Sales Team
Location:
UK-wide
Contract
Full-time
We are seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join CPRA’s expanding Sales Team. This is a key role within a fast-growing organisation with an excellent reputation for delivering ethical, evidence-led commercial property services across the UK.
You will be responsible for generating new business opportunities through a combination of outbound prospecting, professional networking, and strategic online marketing. The role also includes managing and coaching a team of Business Development Executives, ensuring consistent performance against targets and maintaining CPRA’s high standards of professionalism.
The successful candidate will have comparable industry experience, ideally within commercial property, surveying, professional services, or a related B2B environment. You will also have a minimum of two years’ management experience leading a sales or business development team.
Key Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities across CPRA’s commercial property services.
- Lead, manage and develop a team of Business Development Executives.
- Drive outbound activity including cold-calling, email marketing and follow-up campaigns.
- Build strong relationships with prospective clients through networking, online engagement, and scheduled meetings.
- Manage a personal sales pipeline alongside team oversight.
- Achieve agreed monthly KPIs, including minimum new-instruction targets.
- Work closely with our Sales Director, Chartered Surveyors and administrative staff to ensure seamless onboarding of new clients.
- Maintain accurate records, CRM updates and sales reporting.
- Uphold CPRA’s ethical, transparent and client-focused approach at all times.
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What We're Looking For
- Demonstrable business development experience, ideally within commercial property or a comparable B2B industry.
- Minimum 2 years’ management experience leading or supervising a sales team.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
- Confident managing both your own pipeline and team performance simultaneously.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Self-motivated, professional and target-driven, with a positive and proactive attitude.
- Strong IT literacy and CRM experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration depending on experience.
- Flexible working arrangements with UK-wide remote working.
- Ongoing training and support from the Sales Director, senior Chartered Surveyors and administration team.
- Clear opportunities for progression within a rapidly expanding commercial property organisation.
- A strong pipeline of leads and established industry reputation to support your success.
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Equal Opportunities
CPRA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or background.
Right to Work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Benefits & Rewards
We Believe Exceptional Work Deserves Meaningful Rewards. Our Package Has Been Designed To Attract And Retain The Best People In The Industry
- Electric car salary-sacrifice scheme
- Gym membership
- AXA private healthcare
- Scottish Widows pension
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Annual bonus
- Professional membership fees paid (RICS, CPD, IRRV)
- Annual training & CPD budget
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- Company laptop, phone and equipment
- Paid volunteering days
- Additional annual leave for long service
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