SMART Building - Business Development Manager

Dar Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in energy and technology is seeking a Mid-Senior level Business Development Manager to drive growth in the SMART Buildings sector. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, building client relationships, and promoting innovative technologies. Candidates should have a strong business development background, preferably in smart buildings or related fields. Excellent communication and strategic skills are essential. The position is full-time based in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within the built environment.
• Strong network within the UK property, construction, or facilities management industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and close new business opportunities in the SMART building sector.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with property developers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to position solutions effectively.

Skills

Business development or sales experience in smart buildings

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Networking within UK property

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related discipline

Job description

SMART Building - Business Development Manager

Dar Greater London, England, United Kingdom

We are seeking a highly driven and strategic Business Development Manager (BDM) to lead growth initiatives within the SMART Buildings sector. This role will focus on identifying, developing, and managing new business opportunities, building long-term client relationships, and driving adoption of innovative building technologies and solutions.

The successful candidate will combine commercial acumen with technical understanding of smart building technologies—covering IoT, automation, energy efficiency, workplace experience, and integrated building management systems.

Key Responsibilities

Business Growth & Sales

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities in the SMART building sector across commercial real estate, corporate offices, mixed-use developments, and public sector projects.
• Build a robust pipeline of clients, projects, and partnerships.
• Achieve and exceed revenue and growth targets.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with property developers, consultants, landlords, facility managers, and technology providers.
• Understand client needs and translate them into tailored SMART building solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and networking forums.
• Analyse market trends and competitive activity to shape go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (technical, marketing, and product) to position solutions effectively.
• Provide input to leadership on new service offerings and market opportunities.

Solution Selling

• Work with technical teams to present proposals, RFP responses, and business cases.
• Ensure a consultative sales approach that focuses on long-term value creation for clients.
• Champion sustainable, digital-first, and people-centric building solutions.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven track record in business development or sales within the built environment, ideally in smart buildings, building automation, IoT, BMS, or real estate technology.
• Strong network within the UK property, construction, or facilities management industries.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical solutions into commercial value.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related discipline (preferred but not essential).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Energy Technology, Architecture and Planning, and Design Services