Business Development Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing furniture rental startup in London is seeking a Business Development Manager. The role involves driving referral growth, building strategic partnerships, and collaborating closely with various teams to enhance client experiences. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in the prime property market or relevant B2B experience. Attractive salary of £50k with OTE of £75k and a flexible hybrid work model.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus closure between Christmas and New Year

Hybrid working arrangement – 2 days in office

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the prime property market or a B2B business development role.
• Experience in business development for a furniture rental or staging company is a plus.
• Eager to establish oneself in the high-end market.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with property consultants.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with estate agents and developers.
• Execute outreach strategies reflecting the property market understanding.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Represent the brand at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Market understanding

Proactivity

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a fast‑growing furniture rental startup specialising in staging prime properties for both the sales and high‑end rental markets. Their curated approach enhances property appeal, accelerates transactions, and adds value for vendors, landlords, and agents alike.

Following recent success, they are expanding their team.

The Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive referral growth and deepen presence in the prime property market. You will play a key role in establishing and nurturing relationships with property professionals, and be instrumental in building strategic partnerships that deliver ongoing value.

You will work closely with marketing, operations, and design teams to ensure a seamless client experience, representing the brand at industry events and networking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with property consultants to generate qualified referrals
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with estate agents, managers, relocation agents, and developers
• Shape and execute outreach strategies that reflect understanding of the property market and what motivates referrers
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and design teams to ensure a seamless client experience
• Represent the brand at industry events and networking opportunities
• Report on pipeline development, deal flow, and referrer activity

About You

• You have 2+ years of experience in the prime property market (e.g. luxury estate agency, relocation, property staging, development or similar) OR in a B2B business development role
• Alternatively, you've worked in business development for a furniture rental or staging company
• You understand the language, pace, and expectations of the high‑end market, or are eager to establish yourself in this sector
• You're commercially astute and strategic, able to form trusted partnerships beyond cold outreach
• You're proactive, self‑motivated, and thrive in a startup environment where your ideas and contributions truly shape the business
• You're comfortable building relationships from scratch and developing your own network

Why Join?3>

• Be part of a growing brand with a reputation for quality and reliability
• Work in a positive, collaborative environment with a team that values your input
• Play a key role in shaping the business development strategy
• Enjoy the energy of a startup with the momentum of a proven business model
• £50k basic salary - OTE £75k
• 22 days holiday plus closure between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days in office

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