Development director

Leesman’s mission is to make workplaces better. In 2010, we set out to provide organisations with the world’s first truly independent measure of employee workplace experience using unique data-driven solutions. Since launching, we have measured over 6,200+ workplaces in 100+ countries and amassed 1,000,000+ individual employee responses to our standardised online survey, making the Leesman Index the world’s largest independent database of workplace experience. As we continue to help organisations navigate change, we have expanded our offering to measure employee home working experience to help organisations understand and plan for their future using our data-driven solutions.

The Development Director plays a key role in the business. This person will lead all business development initiatives in his/her relevant market(s). 

The employee in this position is responsible for: 

• Generating new opportunities and supporting prospective and existing clients throughout their journey with Leesman 

• Helping clients and prospective clients understand the Leesman tools and if/how we can help solve the client’s challenges 

• Attending and presenting our research at our events and other conferences/client events

• Presenting data back to clients, connecting the findings to our research and the client’s strategies 

• Supporting with client initiatives outside of his/her main market as part of a global client strategy team 

• Working closely with the London HQ and others in market to ensure we exceed client expectations

• Mentoring junior colleagues in order to develop an outstanding client experience across the business

Requirements for success:

• Honed active listening skills and an unwavering curiosity to understand clients’ problems

• A self-starter who is keen to take initiative and ownership of growing his/her market 

• A natural networker with an innate ability to connect with others virtually, in person, or on stage

• A growth mindset with the desire to continuously learn and improve while supporting team members to do the same

• Prior experience working within FM / Workplace / Commercial Real Estate / Architectural sectors an advantage, or a quick learner who can pick up the main facets of the workplace industry

• An understanding and interest in data and analytics

This role reports to the Client Development lead. This is a full-time, permanent position with the potential for both regional and overseas travel.

Leesman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.