Business Development & Relationship Manager

Business Development & Relationship Manager
(Building service Publications/Membership)
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Location - Bracknell

Are you a relationship-driven Business Development professional with a passion for growing partnerships and delivering commercial success?
Do you thrive on building strong client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and driving long-term account development?

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a respected industry organisation while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment?

This is an exciting opportunity to join and play a key role in growing and expanding membership and affiliate partnerships across the business.

You'll be at the heart of developing meaningful relationships, welcoming new members into the network, and unlocking new value through cross-selling subscriptions, publications, training, and wider services. You will also contribute to the future growth of the organisation by supporting the expansion of the Affiliate base for the new Intellectual Hub and helping position future Affiliate Partner Programmes from 2026 onwards.

On offer is the chance to join a highly respected organisation where you will work closely with industry leaders, receive ongoing professional development, and have the opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives across the business.

This role would suit someone with proven experience in Account Management, Business Development, Relationship Management, or Customer Success, ideally within Professional Services, Engineering, or Building Services environments.

The Role

• Promote evolving service offering confidently, highlighting the value of enhanced services and shifting perceptions from charity to future-focused partner
• Transition existing members into higher-value subscriptions and bundled service offerings to drive long-term value
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through upselling, cross-selling, and account expansion strategies
• Deepen engagement by identifying client training needs, promoting Job Boards, and tailoring development plans for Affiliate Partners
• Present reports, research, and expert insights to support wider products and services
• Capture client interactions within the CRM system to improve responsiveness and account visibility
• Strengthen industry thought leadership by encouraging participation in forums, events, and networking opportunities
• Maintain accurate sponsorship pipelines, competitor intelligence, and account activity reporting

The Person:

• Proven background in Business Development, Relationship Management, Customer Success, or Account Management
• Ideally experienced within Professional Services, Building Services, Engineering, or related sectors
• Strong commercial awareness with experience closing deals and negotiating contracts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Confident managing multiple accounts and prioritising workload effectively
• Customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving and relationship-building abilities
• Analytical thinker with the ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Proven experience in consultative sales with a target-driven approach
• Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays
• A collaborative team player with the drive and motivation to exceed targets and contribute to wider business growth

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.