Business development manager in real estate

Copping Joyce is a long-established real estate advisory firm, founded in 1898 and operating nationwide. The business provides a full range of services including valuations, healthcare and affordable housing advisory, investment acquisitions and disposals, LPA receivership, and development consultancy. The firm works with a diverse client base across the property sector, supporting strategic and transactional decisions. Team members benefit from exposure to varied projects and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in real estate advisory.

• Identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and supporting revenue growth across Copping Joyce’s service lines.
• Prospecting and qualifying leads, preparing proposals and pitch materials, and collaborating with advisory teams to tailor services to client needs.
• Tracking market trends, maintaining an active pipeline, attending industry events, and reporting on business development performance.
• Working closely with senior leadership to refine go-to-market strategies and strengthen Copping Joyce’s brand presence in key sectors.

• Strong business development and sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, and relationship building.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of real estate, valuations, investment, and development consultancy (experience in property or professional services is highly beneficial).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid organizational and analytical abilities, including proficiency with CRM tools, MS Office, and data-driven reporting.
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., Business, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field) or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience in a business development, client-facing, or account management role, ideally within real estate or advisory services.

• This hybrid role is based in London, with a mix of office-based work and some work-from-home flexibility.