Job Description

Business Development Manager - Luxury Homes

Location: London (Zone 1 focus - mix of viewings, office, networking events, and remote work)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00 (flexibility for landlord meetings & events)

Compensation: 40,000-50,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE 80,000-100,000)

We reward performance. High performers at Madestays close multiple deals per month and earn well above six figures. There's no cap - and the more value you bring through quality property acquisition, the more you earn.

About Madestays

Madestays is London's premier luxury property management & hospitality-tech firm, overseeing a 180M+ portfolio of high-end homes. We deliver seamless 5-star hospitality experiences while maximising returns for landlords and investors.

As we scale, we're seeking a highly connected property professional to drive acquisitions and growth. You'll use your network, negotiation skills, and market knowledge to secure premium homes under rent-to-rent and management agreements - while positioning Madestays as the go-to luxury operator in Central London.

Role Overview

This is a network-driven, deal-making role where you'll be the face of Madestays in Central London's property market. You'll attend industry events, build landlord and agent relationships, and source exclusive opportunities across Zone 1.

From cold and warm outreach to agents and developers, to pitching and closing with landlords -- your mission is simple: expand the Madestays portfolio with the best properties in London.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition & Deal-Making

Leverage your existing relationships with landlords, lettings directors, and agents in Central London. Conduct property viewings and pitch Madestays' premium rent-to-rent and management offering. Negotiate commercial terms that balance profitability for Madestays and value for landlords. Secure long-term partnerships with agents and landlords to ensure repeat deal flow.

Networking & Market Presence

Represent Madestays at conferences, networking events, and industry meetups. Build relationships with developers, agents, and institutional landlords in Zone 1. Position Madestays as the leading luxury property operator in London.

Outreach & Pipeline Building

Run cold and warm outreach campaigns with landlords, agents, and developers. Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities via CRM (HubSpot/Notion/Asana). Provide weekly reports on new leads, viewings, offers, and signed agreements.

Strategic Collaboration

Partner with the Property Manager to assess condition, renovation needs, and onboarding costs for new properties. Provide market insights to inform Madestays' growth strategy. Act as a trusted advisor to landlords, showing how Madestays maximises property value.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Based in London with excellent knowledge of Central/Zone 1 property markets. Established network of landlords, lettings directors, and agents. 3+ years in property sales/lettings, acquisitions, or business development. Strong track record of closing property deals and meeting/exceeding targets. Confident in outreach -- from cold prospecting to warm relationship building. Polished communicator, persuasive negotiator, and professional presenter. Tech-savvy: comfortable with CRMs, reporting tools, and pipeline management. Full UK driving licence preferred (or proven ability to travel flexibly across London).

Nice to Have

Knowledge of rent-to-rent, revenue-share, and luxury lettings models. Contacts with developers or institutional landlords. Experience in luxury real estate, short-term rentals, or serviced apartments.

Why Join Us?

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission (OTE 80-100K). Clear progression into Head of Acquisitions / Business Development Director. Be the face of Madestays at high-profile industry events and within the London property market. Direct collaboration with the executive team on expansion strategy. Join a fast-growing, ambitious company redefining luxury hospitality.

To Apply

Send your CV and a short note covering:

The strength of your landlord/agent network in Central London. A deal you've recently secured that demonstrates your negotiation skills. How you would source your first 5 units for Madestays.
Email: terence@madestays.com

Subject: "

Business Development Manager

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 80,000.00-100,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W1S