TerraQuest
Role: Business Development Executive – LandMatch Service
Location: Birmingham in line with our Agile Working Policy. You will need to be able to work from our Birmingham office 2 days per week
Salary: Competitive plus annual bonus potential
Who we are...
TerraQuest Solutions Ltd is an award-winning and market-leading specialist provider of planning, land, property, and business solutions. We are an established and trusted organisation that is renowned for its expertise in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to both public and private sectors. Our team delivers bespoke, flexible, and efficient services through a process-orientated delivery structure. We pride ourselves on strong customer relationships evidenced by the high proportion of referrals and repeat business.
Why work with us…
We are a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer, committed to supporting the well-being and development of all our people. With competitive salaries, enhanced Family Friendly policies; a fabulous suite of benefits (including: Pension; Life Assurance; Employee Assistance Programme; option to buy additional annual leave in addition to 25 days plus Bank Holidays); true flexibility with our Agile Working approach, and superb training and development opportunities, we really care about our team!
What we need...
Due to a period of sustained growth, we are looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to join our Sales & Marketing Team.
Reporting to: Head of Land
About the Role: The Planning Portal is excited to launch LandMatch, a groundbreaking service that connects landowners with planning permission who wish to sell their land to buyers actively seeking such opportunities. This innovative platform is set to disrupt the UK land sales market by providing a unique, streamlined connection between sellers and buyers. We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Executive to play a key role in driving the success of this service by managing enquiries, converting leads into paying customers, and building strong relationships with our user base.
What you will be doing…
- Lead Management: Handle incoming enquiries from landowners and potential buyers, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
- Sales Conversion: Effectively communicate the value of the LandMatch service to potential sellers, addressing objections and closing sales.
- Client Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with users to foster trust and encourage repeat engagement.
- Market Understanding: Stay informed about trends in the land and planning permission market to tailor messaging and identify opportunities for growth.
- Proactive Outreach: Identify and engage with potential sellers and buyers who would benefit from the LandMatch service.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing and consulting teams to refine the service offering and ensure alignment with customer needs.
- Reporting: Track and report on enquiries, sales conversions, and feedback to inform strategic improvements to the service.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles, ideally within property, planning, or related sectors.
- Strong communication, with the ability to articulate complex concepts simply and effectively.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
- Ability to manage multiple enquiries and sales processes simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail.
- Familiarity with the UK planning and property market is a strong advantage.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to be part of a pioneering service that will transform the UK land sales market.
- A role at the start of an exciting new service. Success in driving this service forward will significantly accelerate your career growth.
- A fabulous, collaborative working environment and a great suite of benefits.
Please apply for more information and please do not be put off if you do not have all of the experience and skills required. If you have the majority of skills and relevant experience, we would still like to hear from you!