Business Development Director

Business Development Director – Private Equity & Real Estate

Fairmont Crest Executive Recruitment has been appointed to lead the search for an exceptional Business Development Director on behalf of a high-growth professional services firm operating within the Private Equity and Real Estate markets.

This is a senior, client-facing role for a highly credible professional from a Big 4 or leading consultancy background, with an established network and proven success in originating and growing advisory relationships at the highest level.

The Role

* Originate, develop and grow advisory mandates across PE and Real Estate clients

* Leverage an established personal network to generate new business and cross-sell services

* Act as a trusted adviser to PE houses, funds, investors and senior real estate stakeholders

* Work closely with internal delivery teams to shape propositions and win complex engagements

* Represent the firm at senior-level meetings, industry events and within the wider market

* Contribute directly to the firm’s market positioning and long-term growth strategy

The Person

* A background in a Big 4 firm or top-tier consultancy (or equivalent)

* Deep experience working with Private Equity and/or Real Estate clients

* A demonstrable and established network of senior PE and Real Estate relationships

* Strong commercial instincts and a proven track record of revenue generation

* Gravitas and credibility with Boards, Partners, Investment Committees and C-suite clients

* An entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy

* Likely operating at Partner, Director or Senior Director level (or equivalent)

Why Join?

* The chance to build and shape a high-impact client portfolio

* Significant autonomy and influence

* A competitive reward structure aligned to performance and growth

* A role combining relationships, influence and commercial impact at senior market level