Business Development Manager
About uhomes.com
uhomes.com is a leading global housing platform to help students and professionals find quality accommodation with ease and confidence. We partner with property providers worldwide to offer a diverse and reliable portfolio of housing solutions.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to expand our property portfolio and strengthen our housing provider network in the UK and Europe.
Position Overview
The roleplays a pivotal role in driving the strategic expansion of uhomes.com's property ecosystem across the UK and Europe. Moving beyond PBSA, this role focuses on sourcing, onboarding, and scaling high-value partnerships within the Build-to-Rent (BTR), Co-living, and portfolio HMO sectors.
The ideal candidate will leverage an existing network of institutional operators, asset managers, and property management companies to accelerate inventory growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Origination: Identify, target, and secure portfolio-scale partnerships with BTR operators, Co-living developers, and established HMO management companies across major cities.
- Commercial Negotiation: Lead commercial discussions, structure competitive commission/listing frameworks, and execute partnership agreements that deliver long-term commercial value.
- Account Management: Nurture and scale existing provider relationships.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to onboard and list new property portfolios efficiently.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct continuous market analysis on rental trends, competitor positioning, and geographic growth corridors to identify untapped supply pipelines.
- Team Management: Develop, manage and mentor junior business development executives, fostering a high-performance culture, guiding daily pipeline activities, and ensuring team alignment with broader UK and European expansion targets.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 5–7 years of proven business development, partnership management, or commercial acquisitions experience within the living sector.
- Network: An established, active network of contacts among property operators, institutional landlords, or specialized residential agencies.
- Commercial Acumen: Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of closing B2B corporate agreements and managing fast-changing sales cycles.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Drive: A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to manage a pipeline independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related discipline from a top university.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for career development in a fast-growing international company.
- Collaborative, diverse, and supportive work environment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
