Business Development Manager - Estate Agency (Cheshunt, Hertfordshire) Salary: Up to £30,000 basic + Uncapped Commission - OTE £45,000+ in Year 1, rising significantly year on year. Hours Full/time or Part-time: full-time is Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 6:00pm (1 in 4 Saturdays - 9:30am to 4pm - negotiable with a day off in lieu during the week) Part-time - will consider school hours for working mums & dads or anyone looking for a part time role - 4 full days - 5 days during school hours - flexible Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire About the Role We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join our clients thriving estate agency team in Cheshunt. You'll play a key role in driving new business growth across their Sales and Lettings departments, identifying and developing opportunities to expand their market presence and client base. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building relationships over the phone and in person.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively generate new business opportunities for both Sales and Lettings.
Make a minimum of 100 outbound calls per day (depending on your working hours) to potential clients, landlords, and vendors.
Build strong relationships with new and existing customers to promote agency services.
Identify potential instructions, valuations, and viewings through effective lead generation.
Work closely with the Sales and Lettings teams to ensure smooth handover and follow-up of leads.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date CRM database of prospects, contacts and call back diary.
Represent the company professionally at all times, maintaining high service standards.
About You
Proven experience in a sales or business development role - estate agency experience is advantageous but not essential.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to handle high call volumes.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
A proactive and enthusiastic approach with a desire to succeed and grow within the business.
This role would be ideal but not limited to a 2nd jobber who is looking for long term career prospects.
What's in it for You
Competitive basic salary up to £30,000 p.a. or pro rata for part-time depending on experience.
Uncapped commission with realistic first-year OTE of £45,000+.
Full training and ongoing career development.
Supportive team environment within a respected local agency.
Long-term progression opportunities for top performers.
Thousands of leads provided resulting from recent marking campaigns and existing company data