Business Development Manager

uhomes.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

International exposure

Job summary

uhomes.com is expanding its property network across the UK and Europe. We seek a Business Development Manager to source, onboard, and scale high-value partnerships in BTR, Co-living, and HMO sectors.

You will leverage an existing network to drive inventory growth, negotiate terms, and manage relationships with operators and asset managers. Join a fast-growing team shaping student and professional housing supply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related discipline from a top university.
• 5–7 years of proven business development, partnership management, or commercial acquisitions experience within the UK residential property, BTR, or co-living sectors.
• An established, active network of contacts among UK property operators, institutional landlords, or specialized residential agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure portfolio-scale partnerships with BTR operators, Co-living developers, and HMO management companies across major UK cities.
• Lead commercial discussions, structure commission/listing frameworks, and execute partnership agreements.
• Nurture and scale existing provider relationships, tracking performance metrics to optimize utilization and retention.
• Partner with Product, Tech, and Onboarding teams to streamline data integration and rapid live portfolios.
• Conduct market analysis on UK rental trends, competitor positioning, and growth corridors.
• Synthesize USPs and commercial insights into data for sales enablement.
• Develop and mentor junior business development executives to align with expansion targets.

Skills

Strategic origination

Commercial negotiation

Account management

Market intelligence

Asset positioning

Team management

Cross-functional collab

Communication

Drive

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Business

Job description

uhomes.com is a leading global housing platform dedicated to helping international students and young 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 provider network in the UK and Europe.

Position Overview

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic expansion of uhomes.com’s property ecosystem across the UK and Europe. Moving beyond traditional 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 and establish uhomes.com as a preferred channel for young professionals and international students.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Origination: Identify, target, and secure portfolio‑scale partnerships with BTR operators, Co‑living developers, and established HMO management companies across major UK 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, tracking performance metrics to optimize utilization rates and ensure partner retention.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal Product, Tech, and Onboarding teams to streamline data integration, ensuring new property portfolios are rapidly live and optimized on the platform.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct continuous market analysis on UK rental trends, competitor positioning, and geographic growth corridors to identify untapped supply pipelines.
• Asset Positioning: Conduct asset evaluations to synthesize unique selling points (USPs) and commercial insights, translating them into actionable data for internal sales enablement.
• 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

Must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, or a related discipline from a top university.
• Experience: 5–7 years of proven business development, partnership management, or commercial acquisitions experience within the UK residential property, BTR, or co‑living sectors.
• Network: An established, active network of contacts among UK 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, with total fluency in English.
• Drive: A proactive, self‑starting mindset with the ability to manage a pipeline independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with API integrations and mainstream Property Management Systems (PMS).
• Experience of the student living sector in major European countries, such as Germany, France, and Spain etc.
• Fluency in other European languages

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.