Business Development Executive - Residential Industry

About us Focus Media is one of China's largest building media networks. It places digital advertising screens in the lifts and lobbies of residential, office and hospitality buildings. Focus Media UK is bringing this model to London. We are building our screen network and the team behind it from the ground up. The role You will bring London apartment buildings onto our screen network. You'll find suitable blocks and developments, win over the developers and managing agents who decide, and sign placement agreements. The job is outbound and face-to-face, and much of your week is spent on site visits and meetings. What you'll do

• Build and work a target list of apartment blocks, build-to-rent schemes and new developments across London.
• Reach decision-makers (developers, residential managing agents, BTR operators and residents' management companies) by phone, email, LinkedIn and site visits.
• Run site visits and meetings. Show how screens benefit residents and add value for the building.
• Negotiate placement terms and take each deal through to a signed agreement, supported by your manager.
• Hand signed buildings over to our Installation team, and stay their main contact until the screens are live.
• Keep the CRM up to date: activity, pipeline stage and next steps.
• Hit weekly activity targets and monthly targets for signed buildings. What we're looking for
• 1–3 years in B2B sales, business development, lettings, block management or new homes sales. Graduates with strong outbound experience are welcome.
• Comfortable cold-calling and meeting new people, and able to handle rejection.
• A basic understanding of how residential buildings are owned and managed in the UK.
• Clear, confident spoken and written English.
• Organised and self-driven, with a steady weekly routine.
• Mandarin is a plus, but not required. What we offer
• Salary: A competitive salary and bonus package, discussed one-to-one with each candidate.
• Benefits: A good office location and environment, a workplace pension and paid annual leave.
• The chance to join an established media group at the start of its UK growth.