Business Development Manager – Networker

Job title:

Business Development Manager – Networker

Company

Cityscape Recruitment

Job description

A 30-year-strong specialist in bespoke commercial office design, refurbishment, and fit-out services, operating across the South of England. Guided by a people-first ethos, this team delivers design & build solutions that reflect business identity, enhance productivity, and prioritise wellbeing and sustainability. With a reputation for thoughtful, client-centric work and a high rate of repeat commissions, the company fosters exceptional relationships with partners and clients.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Business Development Manager / Networker, you’ll be pivotal in growing the company’s client base and reinforcing its presence throughout the South. Your mission:

• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with new prospects-especially landlords, property developers, workplaces, and corporate clients seeking transformations or fit-out services.
• Present tailored design & build solutions, conveying how they can enhance brand identity, employee wellbeing, functionality, and long-term value.
• Collaborate with internal teams (design consultants, project managers, workplace strategists) to ensure alignment from pitch through delivery.
• Maintain a robust pipeline-from initial contact, through proposal, to conversion.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking forums, and client meetings across the region.

This position offers high flexibility-work primarily from home, with occasional visits to the Reading office as needed for meetings and collaboration.REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in business development or client relationship roles, ideally within office fit-out, interior design, workplace consultancy, or professional services.
• Strong network across commercial property, landlord relations, or workspace decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey complex design and build value propositions intuitively.
• Comfortable managing the full sales cycle-from prospecting and meetings through to closed deals.
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while staying aligned with the broader team.
• Based in or near Reading, with the flexibility to attend the office occasionally and meet clients in the region.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Flexible working: predominantly remote, with on-site presence in Reading for key catch-ups and networking.
• Opportunity to engage with a varied portfolio-from workplace consultancy and relocations to office refurbishment, furniture schemes, and full design & build projects.
• Be part of a respected, design-led team with a loyalty-driven client base.
• A role with autonomy, full ownership of your territory, plus visibility of real impact on business growth.

Expected salary

Location

England

Job date

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:52:53 GMT

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