Strategic BD Exec - Southern Europe & Iberia

Yugo; Madrid; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yugo, the trusted name in student housing, seeks a Business Development Executive to drive growth across Iberia and Southern Europe from Madrid. You will generate and nurture leads, support underwriting and tender processes with local market insight, and build strong relationships with developers and operators.

Fluency in English and Spanish is essential; Portuguese or Italian is a plus. Regular travel across Southern Europe and some time in the London office are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, real estate, investment or advisory is essential.
• PBSA or residential experience is a plus but not essential.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (essential); Portuguese/Italian advantageous.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Southern Europe, with time in London office.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate activity across Spain and Portugal; assess Iberian opportunities with market sizing and target cities.
• Prospect and qualify new opportunities with investors, developers, owners and operators across Southern Europe.
• Act as in-market presence; build relationships with developers, agents and local stakeholders.
• Qualify and nurture leads through early pipeline stages; maintain regular contact until deals are ready for engagement.
• Support tender responses, underwriting inputs, and proposals with local market knowledge.

Skills

Lead generation

Market research

Relationship management

Negotiation

English and Spanish fluency

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yugo, the trusted name in student housing, seeks a Business Development Executive to drive growth across Iberia and Southern Europe from Madrid. You will generate and nurture leads, support underwriting and tender processes with local market insight, and build strong relationships with developers and operators.

Fluency in English and Spanish is essential; Portuguese or Italian is a plus. Regular travel across Southern Europe and some time in the London office are expected.