John Shepherd Group

Welcome to John Shepherd, we're known for moving people forward. As part of Lomond, the UK's leading network of lettings and estate agencies, we're proud to have 10 offices and over 70 staff ready to assist our customers. With our team's extensive industry expertise and local knowledge, we're here to help people find, sell, and let their property. As a Business Development Manager at John Shepherd, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and expanding our market share across our Nottingham region. This role offers a realistic OTE ranging between £35,000-£40,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement strategies to increase new business opportunities across sales and new homes. Build strong relationships with potential vendors, landlords, developers, and investors. Identify and secure instructions through proactive prospecting, networking, and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with branch managers and front-office teams to maximise cross-selling opportunities. Analyse market trends to identify growth areas and maintain a competitive edge. Represent John Shepherd at networking events, industry functions, and client meetings. Deliver and exceed individual and team business development targets. Provide regular reporting on performance, pipeline activity, and market insights. Skills & Experience Proven track record in business development, ideally within estate agency or property services. Strong knowledge of residential sales and lettings markets. Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills. Commercially driven with a results-focused mindset. Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle preferred. At John Shepherd, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife. Here's what you can look forward to: Our smart spending app gives you discounts at over 900 retailers and our wellbeing centre is packed with resources to help you get active, eat healthier, improve your financial wellbeing, and master your mental health. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers free counselling support sessions. Our annual leave purchase scheme, where you can buy up to an extra 5 days of holiday. Get the latest gadgets and appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme. We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme. We offer enhanced Family Friendly Leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and IVF. You'll enjoy competitive base pay that aligns with market value, plus incentivised commission and performance bonuses for most roles. Celebrate your loyalty with special days and celebrations for length of service. Planning for retirement? We've got you covered with that important pension pot. We'll support your professional development by funding your professional qualifications, so you can reach your full potential and build your career. And of course, we like to have a little fun too! Our company socials bring our people together. So work hard, and then socialise even harder! We're excited to offer these amazing benefits to our hardworking teams. It's our way of showing appreciation for your dedication. At John Shepherd, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all nationalities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you. Apply today!