Who we are

Our innovative technology and services are designed to support students, letting agents, and operators by offering a single, comprehensive platform that facilitates every stage of the rental journey. Since our inception in 2015, we have expanded our operations to over 60 cities, partnered with more than 1,000 letting agents and operators, and secured investment from Macquarie Capital and LDC.

Our achievements have been recognised through awards such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, The Negotiator Awards, and Great Place to Work® certification. Operating from our Sheffield City Centre headquarters, our team of over 140 professionals is growing rapidly as we continue to develop industry-leading technology and enter new markets.

This is an exciting time to join UniHomes. We are looking for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of student renting.

Who we work with

UniHomes was created to offer the best online accommodation comparison solution for students across the UK to find their perfect student home with bills included.

Letting Agents choose UniHomes as a trusted service to advertise their properties for free, on average across our client base, UniHomes enquiries fill 47% of our clients' portfolios. The ability to showcase properties inclusive of utilities results in a 75% increase in enquiry levels. We then take care of the utilities management so no need for the Letting agents to be involved.

What’s it like working here?

People are our power, so it’s important we provide the right environment to nurture our talent. You’ll work in our stunning city centre office with panoramic views of Sheffield. We’ll ensure you are fully supported in your role, giving you the ability to grow and develop within the business. You’ll be a valued member of the team with the opportunity to make a huge impact with your work.

We are super proud of our growth to date and are looking for more people who will continue with us on that journey. To be part of something meaningful where your passion for your job will be valued and rewarded as we strive to enhance our customers’ needs and take our products and services to the next level.

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It’s official! Thanks to our fantastic people, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work® 2024-2025!

Business Development Manager (East of England)

Remote

Full Time

Sales

Experienced

Business Development Manager (East of England)

Remote/field-based - East of England (Cambridge, Colchester, Ipswich, Hemel Hempstead, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Norwich, Peterborough, and Stevenage) with Right to Work in the UK

Salary: £40,000 + commission + car allowance. OTE for Y2 onwards £60,000+

Are you a seasoned PropTech Business Development Manager ready to make a real impact?
UniHomes is seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead our business development efforts in the university towns and cities in the East of England. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly growing company, playing a pivotal role in reshaping the UK's student rental market.

You will take ownership of building and nurturing your own client portfolio, engaging with, and onboarding new letting agents to the UniHomes platform, implementing and refining our business development strategies in the East of England, leveraging CRM analytics and ensuring the achievement of KPIs is met to deliver our ambitious targets.

As an adept new business developer, you will not only secure your own letting agent leads but build robust client connections; a feature that has been at the core of the growth of UniHomes. You will bring an analytical mindset and provide both product and sales ideas to improve our growth strategy in the East of England.

Key responsibilities:

Identify, target, and engage with potential student letting agents and property partners in the East of England to win new business. Create and nurture your own B2B leads with a focus on turning those leads into new clients of UniHomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty, a fundamental element of UniHomes' success.
Develop and refine business development strategies tailored to the East of England market and feedback any improvements to the Head of Sales.
Report and deliver on KPIs to drive our ambitious targets and growth objectives.
Serve as the key contact for addressing and resolving advertising issues for your client portfolio.
Utilise our CRM system, Salesforce, to track, analyse and optimise your sales activity.
Collaborate with our in-house marketing and technology teams to align strategies to achieve our growth.
A regular presence in the East of England to assist the winning of new business.
Maintain high standards of account data within our CRM system to achieve the best opportunity in onboarding new clients.

Skills and experience:

Proven track record of B2B sales, ideally in the PropTech sector.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Ability to analyse market and industry trends to support lead generation.
Demonstrate leadership capabilities and/or experience.
Strong commercial awareness.
Self-motivated, confident, and driven by results and hitting targets.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and develop skills accordingly.
Excellent prioritising skills in a fast-moving market.
Hold a full valid UK driving licence.

About us:

At UniHomes, we are transforming the student rental experience across the UK. As the leading platform for student accommodation advertising and utility management, we provide a streamlined solution that simplifies the process of securing all-inclusive housing.

Our innovative technology and services are designed to support students, letting agents, and operators by offering a single, comprehensive platform that facilitates every stage of the rental journey. Since our inception in 2015, we have expanded our operations to over 60 cities, partnered with more than 1,000 letting agents and operators, and secured investment from Macquarie Capital and LDC.

Our achievements have been recognised through awards such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, The Negotiator Awards, and Great Place to Work® certification. Operating from our Sheffield City Centre headquarters, our team of over 140 professionals is growing rapidly as we continue to develop industry-leading technology and enter new markets.

This is an exciting time to join UniHomes. We are looking for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of student renting.

We are a team driven and united by our core values:

Lead the Way
In it Together
Customers Matter
Keep it Simple
Rise Above Challenges
Make it Happen

What do you get when you work here?

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation, we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW®) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum wage.

Our impressive benefits package and perks comprise: holidays, length of service days, voluntary day, enhanced pension scheme, pension salary sacrifice scheme, healthcare scheme, Employee Assistant Programme, sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, a commitment to personal and professional development, employee of the month award, refer a friend scheme, staff discounts, mental health and financial support, and company social events.

When you do occasionally visit our stunning state-of-the-art office in Sheffield, you will be treated to complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, and company social events.

At UniHomes we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and which values individuals for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.

Applicants must already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we do not hold a sponsor licence.

We want to hear your unique voice in your application. We love AI, but relying on it solely to write your cover letter and answer the application questions is a missed opportunity to showcase the originality and personality that will make you stand out. Show us the real you.

We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding.

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