Overview

Business Development Regional Director – London

Location: London

Salary: Competitive Salary, Car Allowance & Benefits Package

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week)

Why FirstPort?

FirstPort are on an ambitious journey to redefine excellence in UK residential property management. We are committed to elevating and resetting industry standards to be the most trusted and professional residential property management company.

As a Business Development Regional Director, you will play a pivotal role in achieving our vision.

This is a high-profile, strategic role where you’ll identify new opportunities, build trusted relationships, and deliver bespoke solutions to an evolving client base.

Your Role, Your Impact

As a Business Development Regional Director, you will be at the forefront of our growth strategy in London.

Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, building relationships, and delivering tailored property management solutions to meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a regional business development strategy focused on expanding FirstPort’s presence in the London market.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with RMCs, RTMs, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Pitch and present tailored property management solutions to meet diverse client needs.
• Conduct market research to anticipate trends, competitor activity, and emerging customer expectations.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships to support retention and growth.
• Attend industry networking events and represent FirstPort at key forums and meetings.
• Collaborate with the Head of Business Development and Regional Director for alignment with wider company goals.
• Work with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and service delivery.
• Generate leads by leveraging an established network of property professionals.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and contribute to strategic growth initiatives across London.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of senior-level experience in residential property management (ideally TPI Level 3 or above).
• Proven success in business development and client acquisition, ideally within the property sector.
• Strong knowledge of RMCs, RTMs, and developer needs and expectations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

What’s in it for you?

We provide technology, training and support to help you do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages depending on the grade of your role, including private medical insurance, pension contributions and life assurance. We also offer exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family.

Diversity

We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We will make adjustments to support applicants through recruitment and onboarding.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions, and documented evidence of eligibility will be required.

Join us at FirstPort, where we not only manage properties but strive to lead and transform the industry. Together, we can make a difference – for our customers, our colleagues, and the future of residential property management in the UK.

Elevate your career. Reset the standard. Join FirstPort.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Facilities Services, Business Consulting and Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting