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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Business Developer

🏢 UpperKey • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£30,000 - £45,000
£2,500 - £3,750 / mo

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London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Upperkey is a PropTech Fast Growing Startup specialising in the management of Hotel-Apartments in the major European cities since 2010. We started by renting one of our own properties and upon seeing how lucrative the business was, we decided to assist property owners and investment funds in renting their buildings and properties with ease. The company doubles in size each year and anticipates significant growth in 2023 with the acquisition of new properties and the launching of new cities throughout Europe and the United States.

The Upperkey Team is composed of 30 driven and hard-working individuals from all over the world, collaborating together across our many locations around Europe. We believe that our diversity is one of our greatest assets, it allows us to take a global approach in everything we do. We know how to work hard while still having fun, it is vital to us to ensure each team members feels engaged and valued in their roles.

The Upperkey mission is to provide outstanding experiences for our owners and guests, but most importantly, for our employees. Our expertise lies in unlocking the potential of any property and the nurturing the talents of those who work with us. We thrive by exercising our three main values: commitment, reliability and reactivity. It is important for us to see our employees growing and learning as our company expands. We pride ourselves on hiring the brightest and best in the field and are looking for talented and passionate people to join our team.

Upperkey is now looking to hire a Business Developer in London.

This is a perfect position for self-starters seeking a fulfilling and rewarding role in the Sales, Management, Real Estate and Hospitality industries.

Your main responsibilities:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with Property managers, Landlords, Apartments-Hotel Owners, Investment funds and Family Offices;

· Develop our commercial and residential portfolio, negotiate terms of tenancy renewals;

· Liaising with the senior management team.

About you:

· You have relevant experience in the real estate and hospitality industry;

· You are resilient to stress, can work efficiently in a high-pressure environment;

· You are diplomatic and customer focused;

· You are interpersonal savvy with strong communication and negotiation skills;

· You are very organized with excellent time management skills;

· You are able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously;

· You are a fast learner and can demonstrate reactive approach.

Benefits:

· Attractive compensation and pay progression potential;

· Family like environment with highly motivated and driven team;

· International fast-growing proptech start-up with very diverse and unique culture;

If this sounds like you, make sure to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Anyone who is sick — even if they don't know for sure they have coronavirus (COVID-19) — should stay home unless they need medical care. This helps prevent the illness from spreading to other people.

Experience:

  • Sales: 1 year (required)

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Business Developer roles across UpperKey's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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