Business Development Executive
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC4V 5BD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BD1_1780320288 |
Summary
Business Development Executive
Location: City of London
Sector: Office Brokerage & Design and Build
Industry: Building and Construction / Commercial Property
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE + Commission
Overview
Our client is a growing and ambitious commercial property and design & build business, specialising in office brokerage, workplace consultancy, and commercial fit-out projects across London.
The Role
The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building relationships with prospective clients, and supporting the growth of the company's office brokerage and design & build divisions.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Lead Generation- Identifying and targeting prospective clients across London and the South East
- Generating new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking, and referrals
- Researching businesses, occupiers, landlords, and commercial property opportunities
- Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified leads
- Arranging meetings and introductions with key decision-makers
- Developing and maintaining relationships with occupiers, landlords, property agents, and consultants
- Acting as a professional ambassador for the business at meetings and events
- Building long-term client relationships to generate repeat business and referrals
- Maintaining regular communication with prospects throughout the sales cycle
- Supporting the brokerage and design & build teams with lead generation activities
- Assisting with proposals, presentations, and client meetings
- Updating and maintaining CRM records accurately
- Monitoring market activity and identifying emerging opportunities
Requirements
Essential:- Previous experience in a business development, sales, recruitment, or client-facing role
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident making outbound calls and generating new business opportunities
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and target-driven
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Professional and confident approach when engaging with clients
- Experience within commercial property, construction, fit-out, or design & build sectors
- Knowledge of office brokerage or workplace consultancy markets
- Experience using CRM systems
- Existing network within the commercial property sector
Benefits
- Competitive commission structure
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Exposure to high-profile commercial property and workplace projects