Business Development Representative

Story Terrace Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PropTech company is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their team in London. In this pivotal role, you will identify new business opportunities and support the sales team to ensure robust pipeline development. Ideal candidates will have proven outbound sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and the option for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary & commission

25 days annual leave + additional life days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies

Comprehensive healthcare package

Regular training and professional development

Option for 2 remote work days per week

Casual dress code

Vibrant office environment with free snacks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in outbound sales, business development, or similar role.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple prospects at once.

Responsibilities

• Proactively research and prospect new potential customers.
• Work with Sales and Marketing teams to align efforts in the sales funnel.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand prospect pain points.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Growth mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Who are we?

We’re Kato, a rapidly growing PropTech startup on a mission to revolutionise the way commercial real estate works. Backed by top-tier VCs and industry experts, we’ve developed a cutting-edge platform that’s transforming commercial property transactions across the UK and beyond. With a strong presence in the market and an ambitious global expansion strategy, we’re just getting started and we want YOU to be a part of this exciting journey. If you’re driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our high-energy team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in the growth of Kato, identifying new business opportunities, qualifying prospects, and supporting the sales team to build a robust pipeline. Your work will directly impact the company’s ability to scale, and you'll be at the forefront of bringing our innovative platform to new customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead Generation & Prospecting:

• Proactively research and prospect new potential customers in the commercial real estate market.
• Use a combination of email outreach, calls, and social selling to generate interest and build relationships.
• Qualify leads to determine their fit for Kato’s platform and sales readiness.
  

Pipeline Development:

• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing teams to align efforts, ensuring that prospects move efficiently through the sales funnel.
• Create targeted outreach campaigns to engage decision-makers and drive interest in our platform.
  

Customer Discovery & Qualification:

• Conduct discovery calls to understand prospect pain points and needs.
• Identify key stakeholders and assess their potential for long-term partnerships with Kato.
• Set up meetings with Account Executives to advance qualified leads.
  

CRM Management:

• Maintain and update all lead and prospect data in HubSpot to ensure smooth handoff and follow-up processes.
• Track and report on KPIs such as outreach activity, lead conversion, and sales progression.
  

Collaboration & Feedback:

• Work closely with the sales team to strategise on best approaches for specific prospects and industries.
• Provide valuable feedback to the marketing team on campaign performance and areas for improvement.
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas to improve the sales process.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

We believe in finding talent over a specific set of qualifications, so if you’re eager to grow and have a passion for sales, we’d love to hear from you!

You’ll be great for this role if you have:

• Proven experience in an outbound sales, business development, or similar role. This role will not be suitable for Inbound only sales people.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A growth mindset with a hunger for learning and improving.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to manage multiple prospects at once.
• Familiarity with CRM software (HubSpot is a plus).
• A passion for building relationships and making a tangible impact on business growth.
  
  

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive salary & commision
• 25 days annual leave + additional “life” days (birthday off, duvet days, etc.).
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave policies.
• Comprehensive healthcare package (including dental & optical care).
• Regular training and professional development to help you grow in your career.
• Option for 2 days of remote work per week to balance work and life.
• Casual dress code – bring your authentic self to work!
• A vibrant office environment with free snacks and drinks, plus regular team events (summer parties, Christmas celebrations, and more).
  
  

Why Kato? At Kato, we’re building the future of commercial real estate and want you to be part of that journey. If you’re excited about making an impact, working with a dynamic team, and growing your career in a thriving industry, this is the place for you.

If you’re ready to join us and contribute to our mission, apply today!