Business Development Manager (PBSA/BTR - Central and South) in Barnsley

Location: Remote (home/field‑based covering Central and South regions including London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Cardiff)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 DOE + car allowance + commission (OTE £70,000)

UniHomes is expanding its presence in the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) sectors. We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager based in the West Midlands to help scale this area. The role covers Central and South, including London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Cardiff, with a manageable monthly drive to Sheffield HQ. The position is field‑based, offering a high level of autonomy and the potential to make a tangible impact in a growing segment of the business.

• Identify and target PBSA and BTR opportunities across the UK, focusing on individual buildings and smaller portfolios.
• Proactively research and approach new operators aligned to the UniHomes proposition.
• Spend significant time in the field meeting prospective partners across the territory.
• Present the UniHomes advertising offering, clearly demonstrating value, reach, and performance.
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle from initial outreach through to close.
• Support new partners through onboarding, ensuring listings are well set up from launch.
• Build strong, long‑term relationships, acting as the main commercial point of contact.
• Use performance insight and market context to lead renewal discussions.
• Identify opportunities for relationships to deepen or evolve over time.
• Keep CRM records, pipeline activity and reporting up to date.
• Stay close to PBSA and BTR market trends, student demand, and competitor activity.
• Represent UniHomes professionally at meetings and relevant industry events.
• Attend monthly meetings at Sheffield HQ and occasional overnight stays when required.

• Proven experience in a field‑based sales or business development role.
• Experience within PBSA, BTR, student accommodation or property portal sales is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable with frequent travel, long drives and managing a national territory.
• Self‑motivated, target driven and resilient.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and develop long‑term relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Our benefits package includes holidays, annual service days, voluntary days, an enhanced pension scheme with salary sacrifice options, comprehensive healthcare, an Employee Assistant Programme, enhanced maternity & paternity pay, career progression, mental health and financial support, a staff discount scheme, and regular company social events.

UniHomes is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. 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. Applicants must already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship as we do not hold a sponsor licence.