Business Development Manager - French Speaking

Help drive our growth at BRE

We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our team at a pivotal time of growth. As BRE accelerates its expansion across France and French-speaking territories, this role offers the chance to play a key part in shaping the future of sustainable development across Europe.

You will lead high-impact, consultative business development at a senior level - winning new clients, growing strategic accounts, and strengthening BRE's position with regulators, investors, developers, asset owners and supply-chain partners.

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world's leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development activity across France and other French-speaking territories, driving revenue growth and market expansion
• Develop and execute regional business development strategies aligned to BRE's European growth objectives
• Identify, engage and secure new clients across the built environment, including developers, investors, asset owners and supply-chain partners
• Expand and manage strategic accounts, strengthening long-term commercial relationships
• Promote BREEAM and wider BRE services, positioning them effectively within local regulatory and market contexts
• Represent BRE at industry events, conferences and key stakeholder forums across Europe
• Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Marketing, Product and International Strategy to support market growth
• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline management and forecasting to support reporting and planning
• Provide market insight and intelligence to inform regional strategy and future EU expansion initiatives

What we are looking for

• Fluent in both French and English (written and spoken)
• Strong experience within the European real estate, construction, sustainability or compliance sectors
• Proven track record in B2B business development, including winning new business and growing strategic accounts
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across complex organisations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a sales pipeline, including forecasting and CRM management
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to operate across different European markets and cultural contexts
• Experience representing an organisation at industry events, conferences or external forums
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of sustainability standards, certification schemes, or the built environment sector is advantageous
• Additional European language skills are beneficial

*Please note this role offers a competitive package, including uncapped commission structure & 5K Car Allowance *

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.

Department Sales and Marketing Locations Watford Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £50,000 - £55,000