Business Development Manager

Our client is seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of its residential and living sector portfolio across PBSA, co-living, and emerging operational real estate markets.

Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you’ll play a key role across the full business development lifecycle, from opportunity appraisal and market analysis to tender submissions and client presentations. This is a high-visibility opportunity offering real influence, strong progression, and exposure to major projects within one of real estate’s fastest-growing sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a commercially focused environment where relationship-building, analytical thinking, and strategic insight come together. If you're passionate about the evolving living sector and enjoy working at pace with high-performing teams, this role offers genuine progression and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across PBSA, co-living, BTR, and the wider living sector
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of developers, investors, and asset management partners
• Support client meetings, presentations, and site visits to strengthen long-term relationships
• Prepare insight-led tenders, proposals, and commercial pitch materials
• Conduct commercial appraisals, including forecasting, financial analysis, and performance modelling
• Leverage AI tools and BI platforms to enhance market insight, reporting, and decision-making

Your Requirements:

• 1–2 years’ experience within business development, commercial, operations, or real estate-focused roles.
• Exposure to PBSA, co-living, BTR, or the wider residential/living sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and confidence working with data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using reporting tools.
• Experience or familiarity with AI tools and BI platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to translate market and operational data into clear commercial insights and recommendations.
• Proactive, relationship-focused, and comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously.

Please call me on 07943157289 or connect with me on LinkedIn (Johan Keutcha) and send me a message there.