Business Development Manager

Are you an experienced Business Development Manager who knows how to build relationships, open doors and win high-value work?

Stuart Forbes Associates is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand our network, strengthen client relationships and generate new opportunities across the luxury residential, commercial, hospitality and sports sectors.

Working with high-net-worth private clients, developers, premium commercial partners and elite sporting organisations, Stuart Forbes Associates has built a strong reputation within the industry, with many clients and partners choosing to work with us because of the quality and standards we deliver. Why Join Stuart Forbes Associates?

Uncapped commission structure linked to revenue generated

Market-leading reputation within the luxury architecture and design sector

Award-winning portfolio across residential, commercial, hospitality and sports projects

Access to prestigious, high-value projects and clients

Established delivery team, allowing you to focus on winning work and building relationships

Genuine opportunity to make a significant commercial impact

Entrepreneurial environment with strong growth ambitions

Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers

Strong long-term career progression potential

The Role This is a senior, relationship-led business development role focused on creating long-term commercial relationships and opening doors across the luxury property, commercial, hospitality and sports sectors.

You will be responsible for developing opportunities with

Property developers

High-net-worth private clients

Estate and asset managers

Hospitality operators and groups

Commercial property owners and investors

Sports clubs, leisure operators and sporting organisations

Senior project stakeholders across luxury residential, commercial and sports environments

With an established delivery team behind you, your focus will be on identifying opportunities, developing relationships and helping convert those opportunities into revenue.

This role is ideally suited to someone who understands how to build trust with senior stakeholders, operate confidently in high-end markets and generate business through relationships rather than transactional sales. Key Responsibilities

Generate and develop new business opportunities across target sectors

Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, developers and key decision-makers

Identify opportunities within the luxury residential, hospitality, commercial and sports sectors

Attend networking events, exhibitions, industry functions and sporting sector events

Conduct proactive outreach through LinkedIn, email, referrals and direct contact

Arrange and attend client meetings across London and the wider UK when required

Work closely with the founder and senior leadership team to convert opportunities into revenue

Maintain a strong and active pipeline using CRM systems

Deliver regular pipeline, activity and performance reporting

Identify strategic opportunities to support long-term business growth

Experience Required We are particularly interested in candidates who have operated within high-value, relationship-driven markets. Relevant backgrounds could include:

Luxury interiors or bespoke fit-out

Prime residential construction

Property development

Hospitality or commercial projects

Sports, leisure or stadium-related environments

High-end building products or services

Luxury property or design-led sectors

You do not necessarily need experience across all of these areas. The key requirement is a proven ability to generate business through relationships, networking and personal credibility. Candidate Profile

Proven track record in business development or client relationship management

Experience operating within high-value, relationship-driven environments

Confident engaging with senior decision-makers and high-net-worth individuals

Commercially aware with strong communication and negotiation skills

Self-motivated, proactive and capable of opening new doors

Professional, polished and credible in high-end environments

Passionate about premium design, architecture and client experience

London-based with flexibility to attend meetings and industry events

Package

£60,000 basic salary

£100,000 OTE

Uncapped commission structure linked to revenue generated

Opportunity to grow with an ambitious and expanding business

Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers

Strong long-term career progression potential

About Stuart Forbes Associates Stuart Forbes Associates is a market-leading architecture and design practice operating within the luxury residential, hospitality, commercial and sports sectors.

Renowned for delivering exceptional design-led projects, the company has built an outstanding reputation for quality, discretion, creativity and excellence.

Alongside its success in prime residential and hospitality environments, Stuart Forbes Associates is an award-winning practice within the sports sector, delivering innovative and high-profile projects for leading sports and leisure clients.