Director of Business Development

Sentral; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible paid time off

Travel discounts

Discounted rates on various services

Job summary

Sentral is seeking a Director of Business Development in Austin, Texas, to focus on sourcing and closing management agreements in the multifamily and hospitality sectors. The role involves developing relationships with owners, conducting property tours, and negotiating contracts. A bachelor's degree and 6-10 years of relevant sales experience are required. The position is hybrid, requiring some travel, and offers benefits such as flexible paid time off and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of sales and growth experience in real estate.
• 5-12 years of sales and underwriting experience in multifamily and hospitality.
• Experience sourcing deals with institutional and private capital ownership structures.

Responsibilities

• Source and close new management agreements with owners.
• Develop and maintain business development pipeline.
• Conduct property tours and capability presentations to potential owners.

Skills

Sales and growth experience in real estate

Excellent communication skills

Proven deal closing in competitive markets

Self-motivated and consultative sales approach

Strong existing network among multifamily owners

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Sentral seeks a commission‑driven Director of Business Development to source and close new management agreements with multifamily and hospitality owners across Sunbelt markets. You will originate owner relationships, develop pipeline, conduct prospect tours through Sentral properties, and close management agreements. This role is central to Sentral's growth strategy in high‑velocity multifamily and hospitality markets. This will be a hybrid role which will work remotely and travel to local markets with our Development Team.

• Originate new owner relationships through cold outreach, referral networks, and strategic prospecting
• Develop and maintain BD pipeline; qualify leads and move deals through sales cycle
• Conduct property tours and capability presentations to prospective owners and development partners
• Negotiate and close management agreements; coordinate with Vice President of Real Estate on contract terms
• Collaborate with internal Sentral Ambassadors and external partner network to leverage relationships
• Maintain detailed CRM records and provide weekly/monthly pipeline reporting
• Collaborate on strategy for the company, particularly as it relates to maximizing the ROI on capital invested across our platform
• Consistently visit project sites, coordinating project status and relationship discussions with internal and external team members while maintaining and enhancing local relationships.

Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, economics, finance, architecture, development, design, or real estate, or the equivalent professional experience
• 6–10 years of sales and growth experience in real estate
• 5-12 years of sales, growth and underwriting experience in multifamily and/or hospitality real estate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT
• Hybrid residential-hospitality and/or Class A multifamily experience required
• Strong existing network among multifamily owners and developers
• Proven track record of sourcing and closing deals in competitive markets
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Self‑motivated, consultative approach to sales; comfortable with variable compensation
• Ideal candidate would be able to travel 50%, or as needed
• Existing relationships and network in Texas or Georgia multifamily and hospitality markets
• Experience sourcing deals with institutional and private capital ownership structures
• Familiarity with flex‑living, co‑living, or extended‑stay operating concepts
• Prior experience closing management contracts with owners across multiple properties

HQ Team Perks + Benefits

• Health & Wellness: We offer multiple medical, dental, and vision health plan options that begin the first month after your start date! There is one fully company‑paid plan (no monthly premiums for you), and HSA and FSA options to set aside pre‑tax dollars.
• Premiums apply for spouse, dependent, or family coverage plans
• Plan in Your Future: Eligible after just three months of employment, we offer a 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you reach your savings goals.
• Flexible Time Off: Sentral fosters a balanced work lifestyle by offering flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and Enrichment Hours for volunteering or career development!
• Travel Discount: Team members (and their friends and families) receive travel discounts when they stay at a Sentral community.
• Deep Savings: All team members at Sentral receive discounted rates on pet insurance, attractions, rental cars, shows, events, and more!

If you require accommodations to the above listed job duties or would like to request accommodations during the interview process, please indicate so on your applications in the 'Accommodations' section.

Sentral is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that champions all backgrounds, identities, and voices. We strive to cultivate a space where our team members feel valued, and our residents feel loved. While there is no exact recipe for ensuring our residents feel loved, we believe a key ingredient is seeking and employing individuals that reflect the uniqueness of our residents.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.