Business Development Manager
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Our client, a growing and diversified organization with investments in property and land development, is looking for a Business Development Manager, Property & Project Development to identify and evaluate opportunities for maximizing the potential of its land assets.
This is not a traditional sales or commercial business development role. The position is focused on understanding land and property opportunities, assessing their development potential, and translating these opportunities into viable and commercially sound project concepts.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate land and property opportunities to determine their development potential and highest and best use
Conduct or oversee site assessments, market studies, feasibility studies, and financial analyses
Identify potential project concepts based on location, market demand, site characteristics, regulations, and commercial considerations
Develop recommendations on the most appropriate use and development strategy for identified sites
Prepare business cases, financial models, investment analyses, and presentations to support development decisions
Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging property and development opportunities
Work closely with internal teams, consultants, landowners, partners, and other stakeholders in evaluating potential projects
Support land acquisition, partnerships, joint ventures, and other strategic development opportunities when applicable
Monitor property and market trends and translate these into potential development opportunities
Help move viable opportunities from initial site assessment and concept development through feasibility and project planning
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Economics or a related field
At least 5 years of relevant experience in property development, project development, land development, real estate investment, land acquisition, or a related field
Strong experience in land/site evaluation and project feasibility
Ability to assess a property's potential and develop commercially viable project concepts
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Understanding of real estate market dynamics, development processes, and investment considerations
Strong business judgment and ability to translate analysis into clear recommendations
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
