Business Development Manager

Head of Business Development – Co-Living

Role Overview

Lead the growth and strategic expansion of our co-living operations. You’ll define the business development vision, forge partnerships, drive market entry, and steer the success of new co-living projects in dynamic markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:

  Formulate and drive business development strategy for co-living sectors, identifying new markets, geographic expansions, and innovative business models.

• Market & Competitive Intelligence:

  Research co-living and real estate trends, analyze competitors, and shape approach based on findings.

• Partnerships & Deal Execution:

  Source and evaluate potential properties; negotiate with landlords, developers, and channel partners; oversee deal closure.

• Revenue & P&L Oversight:

  Manage business budgets, monitor financials, and drive profitability across new projects.

• Team Leadership & Growth:

  Build, inspire, and mentor the business development team. Track performance and foster a results-driven culture.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner with marketing, operations, finance, and product teams to align on acquisitions, branding, and customer satisfaction.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Representation:

  Present proposals, attend industry events, and represent the company in strategic discussions.

• Reporting & Analytics:

  Establish KPIs and report regularly on business development initiatives and results.

Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

• Industry Experience:

  8–15+ years in business development or sales leadership roles, ideally within co-living, hospitality, real estate, or flexible living platforms.

• Track Record:

  Demonstrated success in securing partnerships, closing high-impact deals, and scaling business operations.

• Skills:

  Strategic thinker, excellent communicator, negotiator, and relationship builder. Analytical, data-driven mindset with strong leadership acumen.

• Network:

  Existing industry contacts in real estate, co-living operators, developers, or agent networks are a strong advantage.

• Flexibility:

  Willing to travel as required, especially for market expansion or stakeholder engagement.