Real Estate Business Development Associate

Blueground; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Real Estate - Business Development Associate to join their London team. This exciting role focuses on leasing apartments that meet high standards, expanding the apartment supply in key neighborhoods. Ideal for professionals eager to grow in a dynamic startup environment, this position offers a chance to leverage strong communication and sales skills. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying the perks of complimentary accommodation in stunning locations. If you're ready to dive into a fast-paced career, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus quarterly performance bonus

Flexible paid time off

Enhanced parental leave

Dynamic environment with talented colleagues

Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and ability to get things done.
• Existing network of landlords and developers in Central London is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and source qualified properties through market investigation.
• Build and maintain a pipeline via networking and cold calling.
• Manage the full deal cycle, including contracts and negotiations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Business Development

Networking

Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Description

At Blueground, our vision is to make people feel at home wherever they choose to live. For us, that means ensuring our guests have the peace of mind, flexibility, and confidence they need to explore life’s latest adventure.

Since our founding in 2013, we have grown significantly, raising over $258m+ in funding to date. We now host guests in more than 50,000 homes across 46 cities worldwide, with plans to reach 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2025. Our culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, and opportunity is fostered across our 1,000+ team members in 17 countries.

We believe in flexible working arrangements—full-time office, remote, or hybrid—depending on role requirements. Our core principles include:

• Putting Guests First: Creating exceptional experiences.
• Speed: Staying agile and innovative.
• Honesty: Building trust through transparency.
• Embracing Change: Adapting swiftly to new challenges.
• Diving In: Ownership mindset for impactful results.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a Real Estate - Business Development Associate to join our London, UK team. This role involves leasing apartments that meet Blueground standards, focusing on expanding our apartment supply in key London neighborhoods to support our growth.

If you are a professional interested in a fast-growing career in an international startup, with strong communication, sales, or business development skills, this position may be for you! Recent graduates or professionals looking to grow within a dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Research and source qualified properties through market investigation (landlords, developers, estate agencies).
• Build and maintain a pipeline via networking, cold calling, email campaigns, and local market knowledge.
• Present Blueground’s value proposition to landlords, estate agents, and partners.
• Manage the full deal cycle, including contracts and negotiations.
• Use internal tools to analyze and create lease offers.
• Negotiate contract renewals and rates according to market conditions.
• Handle property condition issues and landlord escalations.
• Communicate with landlords and agents, negotiate pricing, and administer contracts.
• Collaborate with operations to onboard new properties smoothly.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proactive attitude and ability to get things done.
• Existing network of landlords, developers, and estate agents in Central London is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Central London real estate market.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Quick thinking and deal-making abilities.
• Passion for aesthetic housing and home inspection skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus quarterly performance bonus.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Dynamic environment with talented colleagues.
• Flexible work options via our Blueground Nomads program.
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations (e.g., summer in Greece, winter in Dubai).

We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion and provide Equal Employment Opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.

For more info, visit www.theblueground.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales