Business Development Manager – PBSA/BTR

📋 Description

• Identify and pursue PBSA and BTR opportunities throughout the UK, concentrating on individual properties and smaller portfolios.

• Actively research and reach out to new operators that align with the UniHomes proposition.

• Dedicate considerable time in the field connecting with potential partners within your territory.

• Showcase the UniHomes advertising offerings, effectively illustrating value, reach, and performance.

• Oversee the entire commercial lifecycle, from initial outreach to final closure.

• Assist new partners during the onboarding process, ensuring listings are properly configured from launch.

• Cultivate robust, long-lasting relationships, serving as the primary commercial contact.

• Utilize performance insights and market context to facilitate renewal discussions.

• Recognize opportunities for deepening or evolving relationships over time.

• Maintain up-to-date CRM records, pipeline activities, and reporting.

• Stay informed about PBSA and BTR market trends, student demand, and competitor activities.

• Represent UniHomes professionally at meetings and pertinent industry events.

• Participate in monthly meetings at the Sheffield HQ and occasional overnight stays as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a field-based sales or business development position.

• Experience in PBSA, BTR, student accommodation, or property portal sales is highly advantageous.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.

• Comfortable with regular travel, long drives, and managing a national territory.

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and resilient.

• Capable of quickly establishing rapport and developing long-term relationships.

• Valid UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.

🏝️ Benefits

• Holidays

• Length of service days

• Voluntary day

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Pension salary sacrifice scheme

• Healthcare scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Sick pay

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

• Career progression

• A commitment to personal and professional development

• Employee awards

• Refer a friend scheme

• Staff discounts

• Mental health and financial support

• Company social events