Business Development Consultant

About the Role

Our client is seeking two confident, driven Business Development Consultants to join their Cape Town–based team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a UK lettings team and a network of self-employed partners, supporting clients with London-based properties.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume role ideal for someone who thrives on targets, enjoys building relationships over the phone, and is motivated by strong earning potential and results-driven success.

Woodstock, Cape Town (office-based, Monday–Friday)

Reporting to: Managing Director & Lettings Director (UK-based)
Working hours:
09:00–18:00 (SAST–BST)
10:00–19:00 (SAST–GMT)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, responsive support to inbound enquiries from clients, partners, and applicants

• Make proactive outbound calls to generate new valuation and instruction opportunities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships via telephone engagement

• Create, manage, and follow up on valuation opportunities

• Book lettings valuations directly into the Lettings Directors diary

• Generate and chase sales valuation opportunities, booking appointments into partners diaries where applicable

• Refer business across internal departments, self-employed partners, and approved external partners

• Proactively identify opportunities by touting properties listed with other agents

• Work towards clear performance targets (including call volumes, valuations booked, instructions gained, and referrals made)

Requirements

• Excellent telephone manner and strong written communication skills

• Customer-focused with a professional approach

• Confident, natural sales ability with strong conversion skills

• Self-motivated, competitive, and target-driven

• Previous sales experience is advantageous but not essential