Location: Greater London, SouthEast E1, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

Workplace Type: Hybrid – 3 days a week in our Old Street office, London

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (dependent on experience) with uncapped commission

Reporting to: Commercial Director

This role is for Buildscout, a sister company of Searchland, focused on transforming lead generation in the construction industry.

About Buildscout

Buildscout was founded with a clear mission – to empower property and construction professionals by transforming planning application data into valuable sales opportunities.

Backed and supported by Searchland, the UK’s leading B2B proptech company, Buildscout helps professionals secure high-quality, location-specific leads through automated outreach and an intuitive campaign dashboard.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive customer acquisition, build strong client relationships, and play a key role in our commercial growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and have a passion for SaaS sales, property, and construction, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and engage potential clients through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and networking events.
• Convert qualified leads into long-term customers, moving them efficiently through the sales funnel.
• Conduct product demonstrations, showcasing how Buildscout provides value to property and construction professionals.
• Work closely with prospective clients to understand their needs and close deals effectively.
• Collaborate with Customer Success and Product teams to ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing satisfaction.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and market demands to refine sales strategies.
• Attend trade shows, industry meetups, and networking events to generate new opportunities.
• Gather client feedback and share insights to improve sales processes and product offerings.
• Take ownership of personal sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
• Help refine and optimise the sales process for efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience

• Right to Work in the UK

• A natural sales mindset – confidence, resilience, and a competitive, results-driven attitude

• Eagerness to learn and take on challenges

• Strong communication and persuasion skills

Desired (Not Essential)

• Exposure to B2B sales or tech product environments

• Experience in customer-facing roles such as telesales, hospitality, retail, call centres, or sports

What You’ll Get

• Flexibility on location and hours

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Birthday day off and Christmas office shutdown as gifted leave

• A MacBook and full home office setup

• Free lunch and drinks the first week of every month

• Team socials like bake-offs, 3 Peaks, and more

• Staycations and team holidays abroad (subject to targets)

• Fast-track promotion opportunities

• £500 personal growth fund annually

• Training in sales and the property industry

Role Type

Pay Rate

30000 GBP – 35000 GBP (Annum)

Company Overview

Behind every great project is a team of passionate professionals who bring ideas to life. We are designers, developers, strategists, and innovators, united by a shared vision to create meaningful experiences. Collaboration, creativity, and curiosity drive us forward, shaping the future with every project we take on.