Junior Real Estate Business Developer

Ukio; Milano; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate startup is seeking a Real Estate Business Development Specialist to join their launch team in Milan. The role involves building a pipeline of high-quality apartments, negotiating long-term leases, and developing strong relationships with property owners. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in business development and be skilled negotiators. Fluency in Italian and English is essential for success in this entry-level position. This opportunity offers a dynamic startup environment with a focus on growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a business developer in Milan.
• Real estate experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build an extensive supply pipeline of apartments that meet Ukio's standards.
• Provide a strong network of real estate companies and landlords.
• Acquire and negotiate long-term leases of high-quality apartments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Sales targeting

Communication in Italian

Communication in English

Flexibility

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

About Ukio

Ukio's mission is to empower individuals to live where they want, when they want 🌎.

We disrupt the traditional residential real estate market by providing fully furnished and artfully designed apartments for stays starting at one month. We remove all the hassle around finding a rental with no long‑term contracts, moving/buying furniture, security deposits, broker fees, etc., giving choice and flexibility to allow people to live where and when they want. 💥

We are a Barcelona based startup with offices in Madrid, Lisbon, Berlin and Paris, and we are expanding across Europe 🚀. Backed by Europe’s best Venture Capital firms, we raised €27 million in our Series A round in 2022 and recently raised a Series B round to propel our growth throughout Western Europe. 🥇

Our culture

We honor diversity, compassion and honesty. We have a mix of dedicated, collaborative, and results‑driven people and we grant full autonomy to our team. We embrace dynamic environments, building projects from scratch. Our team includes foodies, athletes, adventure seekers and art buffs, and we always have a team event. Are you ready to join us?

Role: Real Estate Business Development Specialist

Join our launch team in Milan. You will build a pipeline of high‑quality apartments and advance our network of real estate partners, including property developers, institutional owners and independent landlords. You will negotiate long‑term leases and develop strong relationships with property owners, ensuring a solid reputation for Ukio in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Build an extensive supply pipeline of apartments that meet Ukio's standards
• Provide Ukio with a strong network of large residential real estate companies, property developers, family offices, institutional property owners and independent landlords
• Acquire and negotiate long‑term leases of high‑quality apartments in desirable Milan locations
• Manage and develop existing relationships with property owners within the Ukio network
• Identify appropriate buildings and secure multi‑unit deals
• Advocate and maintain a strong reputation for Ukio in the sector
• Work with various departments to resolve landlord enquiries, challenges and contracts
• Maintain Milan city Ukio standards by keeping links with all stakeholders
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data

About you

• At least 2 years of experience as a business developer in Milan (real estate experience is a plus)
• Skilled negotiator and relationship manager
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English
• Flexible, resilient and comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Confident working in cross‑functional teams
• Comfortable performing in a start‑up environment

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other