Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Location: Reading, Office based

Salary: Competitive, plus ability to earn commission
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Extensive benefits: 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), life assurance, health cash plan, complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, free onsite parking, employee assistant programme and much more!

If you are a confident and experienced communicator who thrives on building relationships, uncovering opportunities, and delivering results through drive and determination, we want to hear from you.

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to grow your skills while working in a fast-paced, supportive environment.  At OP, we're looking for a motivated and proactive Business Development Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving new business across the workplace design and build sector.  This is a high-impact role where your energy, initiative, and commercial instinct will directly contribute to the continued success of a business known for delivering exceptional workplace experiences.

Join our talented team and play a pivotal role in driving growth for one of the leading names in workplace design and build.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conduct high-volume outbound calling and strategic outreach via LinkedIn, CoStar, and industry databases to research, identify, engage, and qualify new business opportunities.
• Generate high-quality leads and build, manage, and develop a forward-looking pipeline of high-value opportunities, proactively advancing prospects through the sales funnel.
  
• Enrich CRM records with detailed intelligence on prospective clients, maintaining accurate and actionable data.
• Keep the CRM clean and up to date, ensuring contact details, activity notes, and lead statuses are consistently maintained.
• Work closely with the wider Business Development, Marketing, Account Management, and Project Director teams to align outreach strategies, share market intelligence, and support the conversion of opportunities.
• Coordinate tailored collateral and communications for prospects, ensuring a professional and consistent client experience.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market activity, and emerging opportunities to enhance prospect conversations and identify new avenues for growth.
• Seek feedback, continuously refine your approach, and share valuable insights to support team performance and business development objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1 years minimum experience in a Business Development type role (preferably within workplace design fit-out or comparable industry).
• A proactive, results-driven individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with high-volume calling and confident using platforms like LinkedIn and CoStar.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for CRM management.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A driven and motivated individual who is forward thinking and resilient. 

About OP Group

At OP, we create workplaces that shape moments of connection and unlock potential. With over 35 years of expertise from our studios we design and build workplaces that inspire collaboration, enhance performance

and promote wellbeing.  Every project is underpinned by our commitment to understanding what matters to our clients, enabling us to reveal the possibilities beyond the ordinary.  Together, we can deliver transformative

results that enhance performance and wellbeing. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of workplace design.
• Competitive salary with performance-based commission and excellent earning potential.
• Ongoing training and development to help you excel and progress.
• A vibrant, supportive team culture where your ideas matter.

Behaviours 

• Clear communication and trust.
• Respectful and professional approach.
• Open to feedback and learning.
• Accountable and reliable.
• Adaptable and solution focused.
• Strong attention to detail.

OP Values 

• Humble 
• Hungry
• Smart