Marketing and Business Development Manager – Commercial Services (Real Estate)

Overview

In this role you will shape and deliver client-focused growth for DWF’s Real Estate practice. You will lead strategic BD and marketing initiatives, partner with senior leaders, and manage priority client programmes to enhance market presence. Your work will center on high-impact events, multi-channel campaigns, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable business outcomes. This role offers visibility, impact, and the chance to contribute to a growing practice within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Pay / Benefits

• equal opportunities
• inclusive environment
• adjustments or additional support available

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic BD and marketing initiatives to drive practice growth
• Own key campaigns and manage priority client programmes
• Lead high-impact events and post-event engagement to maximise ROI
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, clients and suppliers
• Coordinate cross-service-line and cross-geography teams to deliver integrated client-focused solutions

Key requirements

• Proven experience developing and delivering BD strategies for commercial growth
• Track record of creating and executing multi-channel B2B marketing campaigns
• Experience delivering high-profile events with measurable outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong project management capabilities with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commercial mindset with professional services experience
• Desirable: experience in Real Estate/Built Environment or related professional services
• Desirable: experience in international/global organisations
• Desirable: knowledge of client account management and strategic client development
• Desirable: ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
• Desirable: professional qualification in Marketing, BD or related discipline

• stakeholder management
• relationship-building
• commercial thinking
• multi-channel B2B marketing
• event management
• client development programmes

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