Head of Business Development

Yugo; London; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yugo, a leading name in student housing, seeks a dynamic Business Director to drive growth and forge new opportunities in European markets. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, expanding the brand, and ensuring high performance in the business development team. The ideal candidate will leverage their commercial acumen and strategic thinking to shape the future of student living while working closely with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and strategic partnerships.
• Proven leadership skills in a commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and student housing.

Responsibilities

• Drive ambitious growth targets for student housing.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Lead a high-performing team across European markets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Business development

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Yugo is the trusted name for student housing, globally. Every day we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. Here at Yugo, we like to do things differently. It's about people, planet, and passion.

Our vision is to be the global dominant student living brand joining forces with our student customers to build a better future. In our quest to change the world of student housing and establish Yugo as the global brand, we have a set of super-pillars, YugoEco, YuPro and YuGo to ensure we are fully equipped to transform students’ lives for the better – You Live, Learn & Work with Yugo. Our primary stakeholders include students, universities/colleges, investors, parents, and our sister companies within the Dot group.

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic and commercially minded business development leader. You will be responsible for driving Yugo’s ambitious growth targets, identifying and securing new business opportunities, and leading a high-performing team across key European markets. This role is central to Yugo’s expansion strategy, including mergers, acquisitions, and third-party partnerships, and will play a key role in shaping the future of student living.

Based in London with regular European travel, this is a unique opportunity for a passionate and results-driven individual to make a big impact. You will report directly to the SVP Commercial and work closely with senior leadership to ensure Yugo continues to deliver on its promises while expanding its footprint across the globe.

For a confidential discussion and a copy of the candidate information brochure, please contact our recruitment partner MRG Global Christopher Mackenzie at [e-mail].

Closing date for applications is Sunday 29th of June.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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