Business Development Manager | Property Management

Ascend Recruit Pty; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working across SEQ

Parking allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Mentorship from General Manager

Investment coaching program

Offshore team support

Job summary

Ascend Recruit Pty is recruiting a Business Development Manager to drive the residential property management portfolio across South-East Queensland. The role leverages warm leads, established referrals, and your own network of developers, agents, brokers and investment professionals to win new business.

You will manage your own pipeline, attend appointments, and engage with a dedicated operational team to support your growth, with a focus on long-term relationship building and performance in a

Qualifications

• Experience in property management business development is required.
• Proven ability to generate and convert opportunities.
• Strong negotiating and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and long-term growth focus.

Responsibilities

• Win new residential property management appointments and landlord relationships.
• Build B2B referral partnerships with developers, agents, brokers and professionals.
• Convert internal leads, referrals and self-generated opportunities.
• Attend networking events, client meetings and property appointments across South-East Queensland.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective landlords and referral partners.
• Work with property management and leasing teams to deliver a seamless onboarding experience.
• Contribute to continued organic growth and wider expansion.

Skills

Property management BD

Residential real estate

Relationship building

Negotiation

Autonomous pipeline management

Job description

Business Development Manager | Property Management

Business Development Manager | Property Management South-East Queensland | Flexible Working | Uncapped Commission

Location: South-East Queensland | Inner City Office Working model: Office, property appointments and work from home Commencement: January 2027 onwards Salary: $100,000–$140,000 + super + uncapped commission.

Commission structure

• 35% of one week's rent for internal and B2B leads passed through or generated.
• 85% of one week's rent for self-generated leads.

About the Client

Our client is a growth-focused property management business operating across Australia. With 450 new managements secured in 2025 and further growth targeted in 2026, the business offers more than a traditional agency environment. Its established network spans property investment education, residential sales and project marketing, creating opportunities to build valuable referral relationships and grow a high-performing portfolio.

You will work alongside an award-winning General Manager, backed by an established team, strategic partnerships and a business that rewards initiative.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to build a property management portfolio your way.

As Business Development Manager, you will grow the residential management portfolio across South-East Queensland, leveraging warm leads and established referral channels while developing your own network of developers, agents, brokers and property investment professionals.

You will have the freedom to manage your pipeline, attend appointments and develop relationships, with dedicated operational support allowing you to focus on winning new business.

What You'll Do

• Win new residential property management appointments and landlord relationships.
• Build B2B referral partnerships with developers, sales agents, project marketers, mortgage brokers, financial advisers and property investment professionals.
• Convert internal leads, referrals and self-generated opportunities.
• Attend networking events, client meetings and property appointments across South-East Queensland.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective landlords and referral partners.
• Work with property management and leasing teams to deliver a seamless onboarding experience.
• Contribute to continued organic growth and the group's wider expansion.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in property management business development, residential real estate or relevant B2B sales.
• A track record of generating business and converting opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
• An established property, development or investment network (highly regarded).
• Confidence working autonomously and managing your own pipeline.
• A genuine interest in property investment, wealth creation and personal development.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the ambition to build something long-term.

Additional benefits

• Flexible working across the South Brisbane office, home and property appointments.
• Parking allowance and mileage reimbursement for appointments.
• Warm leads where available and access to established referral partnerships.
• A full-time leasing consultant and offshore team to support your work.
• Direct mentorship from the General Manager, recognised as REB's 2025 Business Development Manager of the Year – Small Office.
• Optional access to an investment coaching program valued at $10,000 following successful probation.
• The opportunity to build your own B2B network and contribute to the group's growth across multiple states.

Why Make the Move?

If you're ready to move away from rigid corporate structures and into a business where relationships, performance and initiative are valued, this role offers the opportunity to make your mark.

Join a growing business with established industry connections, strong operational support and the flexibility to develop a rewarding long-term career in property management.