About the job
About NextStep
NextStep connects top consulting talent with impactful roles using advanced AI matching. The team partners with forward-thinking companies across multiple industries, placing skilled professionals where they can drive results. NextStep is hiring a Director of Business Development on behalf of a leading proptech client.
About the Company
This London-based Series B proptech company delivers a data and analytics platform for real estate investors, developers, and asset managers. Their tools help clients refine acquisition and asset management decisions. With £30 million raised and a growing roster of clients, including sovereign wealth funds, REITs, and major developers, the business is scaling up its business development team to support enterprise growth. The founders bring backgrounds from JLL, CBRE, and McKinsey.
Role Overview
The Director of Business Development will lead enterprise sales and business development efforts. This role defines sales strategy, builds the pipeline, and personally secures major deals. Working closely with the CEO, the Director will help shape commercial strategy and, as the team grows, take on leadership and hiring responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute the enterprise business development strategy, including identifying target segments and outreach approaches.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of institutional and enterprise prospects in real estate investment, development, and asset management.
- Lead the entire enterprise sales process, from initial contact through contract negotiation and close.
- Maintain and deepen senior-level client relationships, focusing on retention and expansion.
- Work with Product and Customer Success teams to ensure commercial insights shape platform improvements and client experience.
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in business development, enterprise sales, or a senior commercial role, with a record of closing large institutional deals.
- Strong knowledge of real estate investment and asset management, comfortable engaging with senior real estate professionals.
- Excellent commercial judgment and negotiation skills, with experience managing complex, long sales cycles.
- Leadership background, including team building and fostering high performance.

