Business Development Executive (Partnerships)

We're Houst, a leading property management service dedicated to making hosting on short-term rental platforms effortless. Our mission is to revolutionise the short-term accommodation sector by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Since our launch in 2015, we've experienced rapid growth, partnering with thousands of satisfied hosts and helping them maximise their earnings. Today, our global reach spans over 20 cities, from Auckland to Lisbon, with many more on the horizon. Whether it's for holidaymakers or full-time landlords, host satisfaction remains at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Executive to join our Partnerships team.

Responsibilities:

Lead Qualification & Engagement: Manage and qualify inbound leads across various channels, assess their viability, and schedule meetings or demos with key decision-makers.

Lead Generation & Outbound Sales: Identify and research potential clients, generating leads through prospecting, cold calling, and networking. Introduce Houst to potential partners through tailored communication.

Lead Nurturing & Relationship Building: Nurture leads with relevant information, build strong relationships, and ensure smooth transitions to the sales team for long-term partnerships.

Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM data, track key metrics, and manage your sales pipeline with detailed documentation.

Communication & Value Proposition: Serve as the initial point of contact, effectively conveying Houst’s value proposition and addressing client inquiries.

Continuous Improvement & Industry Engagement: Participate in training, provide process feedback, stay updated on industry trends, and represent Houst at events.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in B2B sales, business development, or account management (2-3 years).
• Proficient in CRM software (e.g., Close, Salesforce).
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Goal-oriented, driven, and resilient, with the ability to handle rejection.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a passion for achieving targets and growing in the sales field.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working (3 days in London HQ, 2 days WFH)
• An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• Employee discounts - at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
• Pawternity- We encourage proud parents of new pets to WFH to help their new member settle in
• MacBook, for business use

Salary: £30,000- £35,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission