Business Development Manager - Poland

* Please note - you will be required to live in the Warsaw region for this position

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE is a world-leading organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported government and industry through pioneering research, testing and expertise. Join us in delivering trusted products, services, standards and qualifications that help create safer, more sustainable buildings and a better future for people and the planet.

This is an exciting opportunity to join BRE during a significant growth phase, helping to increase the adoption of BREEAM and wider sustainability services across Poland and emerging Eastern European markets. You'll have the autonomy to build relationships, win new business and influence regional growth while working closely with experienced international commercial leaders.

About the role

Are you a commercially driven business development professional with strong connections in the Polish real estate, construction or sustainability sectors? Do you want to play a key role in expanding one of the world's most recognised sustainability certification brands across Central and Eastern Europe?

As a Business Development Manager, you will lead business growth activity across Poland while supporting expansion into key Eastern European markets. Your focus will be on developing new client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and helping organisations understand the value that sustainability certification and assurance services can bring to their projects and portfolios.

Working remotely and travelling regularly across the region, you'll act as a key representative of BRE, helping to strengthen our market presence while providing valuable insight into local market conditions, customer needs and future growth opportunities.

Key responsibilities

This is a consultative, relationship-led role where you'll engage with senior decision-makers across the real estate and construction sectors, including developers, investors, asset owners, contractors and public-sector organisations.

• Develop and deliver business development plans across Poland and selected Eastern European markets.

• Generate new revenue opportunities across the BREEAM portfolio and wider BRE services.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and industry influencers.

• Identify, qualify and convert new business opportunities through a consultative sales approach.

• Represent BRE at industry events, conferences and networking forums.

• Collaborate closely with regional sales, marketing and product teams to support growth objectives.

• Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline management and revenue forecasting.

• Provide market intelligence and customer insight to support BRE's long-term European growth strategy.

• Act as a trusted link between local market requirements and BRE's international teams.

What we are looking for

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially focused business development professional who understands both the opportunities and complexities of the Central and Eastern European construction and real estate markets.

Essential -

• Fluency in both Polish and English, written and spoken.

• Experience living and working in Poland.

• Proven B2B business development or consultative sales experience within construction, real estate, sustainability, certification, compliance or related sectors.

• A strong understanding of the Polish and wider Eastern European built environment market.

• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

• A track record of developing sales pipelines, managing opportunities and forecasting through

Desirable -

• Experience working across multiple countries or international markets.

• Understanding of European sustainability regulations and market drivers impacting the built environment.

• Experience representing an organisation at industry conferences, exhibitions and networking events.

• Previous experience working remotely and managing a territory with a high degree of autonomy.

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.

Work Location Options

Fully Remote – This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the Warsaw region.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

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.