Business Development Manager - commercial real estate

London Permanent £70,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
As a corporate business development manager, your primary responsibility will involve securing long-term commercial tenants for the company's new studio space. Overseeing the full end-to-end process, you will be responsible for building long-term relationships, preparing bids and supporting existing tenants.
  • exposure to family office investment environment
  • experience with selling long-term corporate real estate letting

About Our Client

My clients operates in the international art and tech sphere. A leader in innovation, they are always at the head of the curve of the changing media and technology landscape. Historically, they have been involved in a combination of building and backing companies, having been involved in more than 60 start-ups and ventures that have become household names, including lastminute.com, Ocado, Shazam.

Job Description

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Identify, target and secure long term tenants to consolidate the technology film cluster at the Studio
  • Develop a clear value proposition and supporting material to attract the desired tenants to the Studio
  • Manage property-specific advisors to the Studio that have been engaged to aid the Studio with securing tenants
  • Lead on negotiations of commercial terms with prospective tenants and manage the end-to-end leasing process, through to contracted agreements (including handling enquiries, conducting viewings etc.)
  • Proactively source potential tenants through industry networking, event attendance and targeted outreach and perform market research to determine the pricing and offering that will attract the desired tenants
  • Market and promote the Studio's long term tenant proposition through appropriate channels
  • Collaborate with the Studio team to ensure tenants are well-integrated into the studio community
  • Report regularly to senior management on commercial performance, including occupancy rates, pipeline and market trends

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Degree from a reputable institution
  • A relevant post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA) would be beneficial
  • 5 -10 years relevant experience - ideally with selling commercial real estate
  • At least 3 years in a proven business development role
  • Business development experience in technology, media or commercial property would all be advantageous
  • Strong commercial and numerical ability with demonstrable ability to use excel competently.
  • Proficient English language ability and well-developed business writing skills
  • Proven competence in company and market research
  • A demonstrated ability of hands-on value creation

What's on Offer

Basic salary - £70-120k (depending on experience) + commission

4 days/week in the office

Fantastic working culture and career progression opportunities

Contact
Mike Udalov
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6914156
Phone number
+44 207 269 1748

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Financial & Professional Services
Sector
Property
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Udalov
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 1748
Job reference
JN-012026-6914156