Business development manager

JD.COM; London; On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.COM is seeking a Leasing Manager for its UK Development Division in London, focusing on commercial real estate. The role involves developing business strategies, building partnerships, and driving projects in logistics and industrial parks. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in industrial business development and be fluent in English; Mandarin skills are a bonus. Enjoy competitive pay, insurance, and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

30 calendar days of annual leave

Supplementary life insurance

Good team atmosphere

Multiple promotion opportunities

Company-provided laptops

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial real estate and logistics projects.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin is a plus.
• Adaptability to travel and cross-cultural team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies for commercial real estate and logistics.
• Build partnerships with local governments and developers.
• Research market trends and optimize business approaches.

Skills

Business development

Resource integration

Negotiation

Market analysis

Team leadership

Education

3+ years of industrial business development experience

Familiarity with UK land policies and foreign investment regulations

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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JD Property (JDP) is a subsidiary of the global e-commerce conglomerate JD.com (listed on NASDAQ, ranked 52nd on the *Fortune* Global 500 list with approximately US$156 billion in revenue). JDP specializes in logistics real estate development, operations, and management. By the end of 2022, it managed 23.3 million square meters (~250 million square feet) of logistics, industrial, and data center space, currently overseeing 5 active funds and 1 real estate investment trust (REIT). Beyond its home market of mainland China, JDP has managed assets in the UK, the Netherlands, Vietnam, and Indonesia, with plans to enter other overseas markets. For more information, visit https://jdp.com.cn.

Role Overview

JD UK's Development Division focuses on resource integration and ecosystem development in commercial real estate, industrial parks, logistics warehousing, and related sectors. The Leasing Manager will be responsible for establishing partnerships with local and international enterprises in the UK, attracting high-quality businesses to JD’s industrial projects (e.g., smart parks, logistics hubs, retail complexes, etc.), and driving JD’s industrial ecosystem expansion in UK through strategic collaborations and resource alignment.

Location

London, UK

Job Description

1. Develop targeted business development strategies for commercial real estate, industrial parks, warehousing, and logistics sectors, identifying potential clients (e.g., brand retailers, manufacturers, third-party service providers, etc.). Lead end-to-end negotiations, including needs assessment, solution design, contract finalization, and execution.

2. Build partnerships with local governments, industry associations, and real estate developers to facilitate industrial resource coordination (e.g., land cooperation, joint development). Design customized collaboration models (e.g., leasing, joint ventures, equity investments) to meet diverse client needs.

3. Research UK real estate and industrial chain trends, analyze competitor activities (e.g., industrial strategies of localized platforms like SEA, Grab, etc.), and optimize business development approaches. Regularly produce industry reports to support HQ’s UK market expansion planning.

4. Collaborate with legal, finance, and operations teams to assist clients with onboarding processes (e.g., compliance, local registration). Provide resource-matching services (e.g., supply chain financing, cross-border logistics solutions) to enhance client retention.

5. Set and achieve business development KPIs (e.g., occupancy rates, rental income, ecosystem partner growth). Monitor merchant performance through data analytics and revitalize underperforming assets.

Qualifications

1. 3+ years of industrial business development experience in the UK, with a proven track record in commercial real estate/industrial parks/logistics real estate projects. Familiarity with UK land policies, foreign investment regulations, and business cooperation models.

2. Industrial chain mindset—ability to quickly grasp site selection and expansion needs in manufacturing, retail, and related sectors. Strong resource integration skills; preference for candidates with existing government, developer, or corporate client networks.

3. Fluent in English (written and spoken); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

4. Adaptability to frequent travel and emerging market challenges. Results-driven, with experience leading projects in cross-cultural teams.

- Leaves: 30 calendar days of annual leave

- Insurance & Wellbeing: Supplementary life insurance, supplementary accident insurance, supplementary medical insurance

- Good team atmosphere and multiple promotion opportunities

- Company-provided laptops

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage, Real Estate, and Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services

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