Bussinessdevelopment Manager

Job summary

Identify and pursue business opportunities to grow the managed rental property portfolio, building relationships with property owners and investors and presenting tailored management solutions. Conduct market research, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, coordinate client onboarding, track performance, report results, and contribute to growth planning.

Job details

Company Description Real Living Estates Ltd. is a premier property management company specializing in rental properties across Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, Strathmore, cochrane, Edmonton and srroundings.The organization is dedicated to delivering high-quality service to property owners and tenants, focusing on reliable operations and a positive rental experience. Team members stay informed on industry news and trends, enabling the company to provide current insights and practical guidance on rental management. Joining Real Living Estates Ltd. means becoming part of a community that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. The company offers an environment where skilled professionals can grow while contributing to strong client relationships. Role Description The Business Development Manager is a full-time role responsible for driving growth and expanding Real Living Estates Ltd.’s portfolio of managed rental properties. Based in Calgary, AB, this hybrid position combines on-site work with some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day tasks include identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with property owners and investors, and presenting tailored property management solutions. The role involves conducting market research, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding of new clients. The Business Development Manager will also track performance metrics, provide regular reports, and contribute to strategic planning to support sustainable business growth. Qualifications Proven business development, sales, or account management experience in real estate, property management, or a related field. Strong skills in client relationship management, negotiation, and presentation, with the ability to communicate value propositions clearly. Experience in market research, lead generation, and pipeline management using CRM or similar tools. Solid organizational, planning, and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and follow-through. Comfort with hybrid work arrangements, including in-person meetings in Calgary and remote collaboration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are an asset. Understanding of rental property operations, local market dynamics, and basic financial concepts (e.g., revenue, ROI, pricing models). Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and training. Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., MS Office or Google Workspace) and willingness to learn company-specific systems. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and to uphold inclusive, ethical, and non-discriminatory business practices.

What you’ll do

Identify and pursue business opportunities to grow the managed rental property portfolio, building relationships with property owners and investors and presenting tailored management solutions. Conduct market research, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, coordinate client onboarding, track performance, report results, and contribute to growth planning.

Requirements

Candidates should have business development, sales, or account management experience in real estate, property management, or a related field, along with strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Familiarity with market research, lead generation, CRM tools, rental operations, local market dynamics, and basic financial concepts is expected; post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.

Listed skills

• Performance Reporting · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• CRM · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Business Development
• Sales
• Account Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Market Research
• Lead Generation
• Pipeline Management
• CRM
• Proposal Preparation
• Contract Negotiation
• Property Management
• Rental Property Operations
• Performance Reporting
• Strategic Planning

Job areas

• Sales
• Management & Leadership