Make your mark at BRE!

We’re looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to join our Sales team, focusing on the UK and international Real Estate sector. This role is all about building, growing, and maximising high-value client relationships - with a strong emphasis on winning business for the BREEAM family of products, while identifying cross-sell opportunities across the wider BRE portfolio.

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**Please note this role offers a competitive package, including a car allowance and uncapped commission structure.

Your role at BRE

You’ll work closely with our central Business Development team, playing a key role in delivering our sales strategy and driving sustainable commercial growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key Real Estate accounts, driving revenue from existing clients

• Lead client-level Key Account Management, with a primary focus on selling the BREEAM family of products and identifying cross-sell opportunities across the wider BRE portfolio

• Develop and execute account and sector strategies, including business planning and pipeline management

• Generate new business through targeted prospecting, warm outreach, and collaboration with the Business Development and Marketing teams

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value opportunities to support current and future revenue targets

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver coordinated sales activity, including events, campaigns, and client engagement initiatives

• Monitor performance against sales targets and contribute to the delivery of the wider sales strategy

What we are looking for

• Proven success in a consultative sales or Key Account Management role, preferably within Real Estate or Construction

• Experience selling to large organisations and engaging with C-suite or senior stakeholders

• Track record of growing accounts and achieving revenue targets

• Strong relationship management skills and experience using CRM systems to manage pipelines

• Structured and creative approach to sales planning, forecasting, and account development

• Self-motivated, goal-driven, and able to manage time and priorities effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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