Business Development Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing furniture rental startup in Greater London is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive referral growth in the prime property market. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with property professionals, collaborating with various teams, and representing the brand at industry events. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in business development, particularly in the luxury market or related fields. This position offers a salary of £50k, with OTE of £75k and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

£50k basic salary - OTE £75k

22 days holiday plus closure between Christmas and New Year

Collaborative working 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.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with property consultants.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with stakeholders.
• Shape outreach strategies to reflect market understanding.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Represent the brand at industry events.
• Report on pipeline development and deal flow.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic partnership development

Commercial acumen

Proactivity

Networking

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, property 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?

• 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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