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# Business Development Team Lead

- **Company:** Austin Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £51,203.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Borland Database Engine, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5889029602

## About the Role

* Previous experience in a BD, BDE, telesales or commercial property environment
 * Strong outbound and new business skills
 * Experience managing, mentoring or coaching others
 * A confident, consultative approach to conversations with senior decision-makers
 * Strong understanding of the commercial property / occupier market
 * A data-driven approach to pipeline and performance
 * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
 * The ability to balance individual performance with team leadership

## Description

* Lead and support a team of Business Development Executives / Callers
 * Remain hands-on with your own outbound activity and pipeline
 * Set clear targets, KPIs and activity standards across the team
 * Coach team members on prospecting, objection handling and appointment setting
 * Develop new business opportunities across the commercial property market
 * Identify target companies, occupiers and key decision-makers
 * Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the property and occupier landscape
 * Work closely with agency teams to convert BD activity into genuine instructions and opportunities
 * Monitor performance, pipeline and conversion rates
 * Help refine CRM processes, data quality and reporting
 * Share market intelligence and identify opportunities for the wider agency
 * Support the growth and development of junior BD talent

About You We're looking for someone who has a strong track record in business development, outbound sales or commercial property, with the confidence to lead from the front.


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