Business Development Manager

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Office Based)
💰 £43,000 – £47,000 Basic + Uncapped Performance Bonus
🚗 Full Time | Permanent

ABOUT DARV LTD

Darv Ltd is an established property maintenance and refurbishment contractor delivering works across London, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire.

We work with housing providers, almshouse charities, care organisations, managing agents and commercial property owners, delivering planned maintenance, refurbishments, kitchens, bathrooms, disabled adaptations, communal works, compliance services and reactive maintenance.

We are now looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of growth.

THE ROLE

This is not a "sit back and wait for enquiries" role.

We need someone who can proactively identify opportunities, build relationships, open doors and create new business opportunities.

You will be responsible for developing relationships with decision makers across:

Housing Associations

Almshouse Charities

Care Homes

Managing Agents

Property Management Companies

Local Authorities

Commercial Property Owners

Main Contractors

The successful candidate will work directly with the Directors and play a key role in expanding the company's client base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

New Business Development

Generate and qualify new business opportunities

Build relationships with key decision makers

Arrange meetings for Directors

Research target organisations and opportunities

Develop prospect pipelines

Follow up enquiries and leads

Maintain CRM records and sales activity

Relationship Management

Develop long-term client relationships

Maintain regular contact with prospective clients

Attend networking events and industry functions

Represent Darv Ltd professionally at all times

Identify upcoming projects and procurement opportunities

Sales Support

Assist with tender opportunities

Coordinate introductory meetings

Manage follow-up communications

Support proposal and presentation preparation

Help develop marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives

Market Intelligence

Monitor procurement portals

Identify framework opportunities

Research competitors and market trends

Report opportunities to Directors

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Essential

Previous business development or sales experience

Strong communication skills

Confidence speaking with senior decision makers

Self-motivated and target driven

Professional telephone manner

Strong organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously

Excellent written communication

Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Highly Desirable

Experience within:

Property Services

Construction

Housing Associations

Facilities Management

Social Housing

Property Maintenance

Existing industry contacts

Tendering experience

Procurement knowledge

LinkedIn Sales Navigator experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

We are looking for somebody who:

Opens doors rather than waits for opportunities

Is commercially aware

Takes ownership of their pipeline

Is resilient and persistent

Enjoys building long-term relationships

Is motivated by success and performance bonuses

Wants to grow with an ambitious business

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Within the first 12 months:

Build a strong sales pipeline

Establish relationships with key target organisations

Generate regular meeting opportunities

Create new tender opportunities

Contribute directly to company growth

Become a trusted representative of Darv Ltd

PACKAGE

Salary

£43,000 – £47,000 DOE

Bonus

Uncapped performance bonus linked to:

New opportunities generated

New clients secured

Revenue growth

Contract wins

Benefits

* Company pension

* Career progression opportunities

* Direct access to Directors

* Long-term growth potential

IMPORTANT

This role is ideal for somebody who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and helping grow a business.

It is not a passive account management role.

We are looking for someone who can actively generate opportunities and help expand Darv Ltd's presence across the property, housing and care sectors.

📧 Apply with CV and covering letter explaining relevant experience and why you would be a strong fit for the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed