Business Development Lead - Real Estate

Silkhaus is a Dubai-based tech platform revolutionizing short-term rentals (STRs) for travellers, property owners, and operators. Starting in Dubai, we have expanded rapidly into Abu Dhabi, becoming the largest STR operator in the emirate. Backed by top investors and a visionary team, we combine expertise in prop-tech and emerging markets to deliver seamless STR solutions.

Mission

Silkhaus leverages technology to power delightful short-term rental (STR) experiences for travellers and real estate owners across UAE. Silkhaus is the global operating system for STRs.

Our Values

• Built by Owners: We lead with integrity, innovation, and an ownership mindset to elevate STR experiences.
• 1+1=3: Collaboration and flexibility drive our success, bringing out the best in our people and partners.
• Always in Service: We exceed expectations through empathy, excellence, and personalized service for guests and property owners alike.

We are looking for a self-starting professional to join our business development team. The ideal candidate is highly aggressive in sales, resilient in overcoming challenges, and capable of managing and growing major key accounts, including securing large-scale institutional and bulk portfolio deals. The role will provide a competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Business Development Lead (Real Estate)

• Be the voice of property owners for the company (individual and institutional).
• Be the driver behind growing our real estate portfolio of individual asset owners and institutions.
• Activate sourcing new real estate deals by meeting asset owners, real estate developers, asset managers, brokers and large scale real estate owners.
• Driving the supply pipeline by selling the Silkhaus Business model to new potential property partners.
• Enhance property partner relationships through exceptional communication and engagement skills.
• Managing all new inbound property leads.
• Be a key deal seeker and negotiator with the ability to close new business.
• Exceptional real estate knowledge
• Monitor market trends, demographics, and competitor activities to inform sales strategies and identify opportunities for growth

• Seeking the best real estate lease deals to close
• Evaluate potential residential properties based on predefined criteria, such as location, size, layout, accessibility, and proximity to target customer segments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Tawtheeq system, ADREC, and DCT
• Tracking of critical real estate dates and issuing notices.

• +3 years in a Business Development Role / Real Estate Experience
• Relevant market knowledge within the property industry, both residential and commercial real estate law
• Great attention to detail to ensure lease and contract terms have been carefully reviewed and agreed upon
• Analytical skills
• Courage to make decisions
• Business, commercial and financially minded
• Hustle mentality and one team one dream spirit
• Self-starter, flexible and adaptable
• Desire to join a rocket-ship venture-backed startup
• Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
• Customer-obsession
• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and negotiation skills

At Silkhaus, we foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and growth. We offer opportunities to work with a diverse team of industry experts and access to cutting-edge technology in the real estate and hospitality sectors. Join us in revolutionizing global short-term rentals and advancing your career in finance with a forward-thinking company. Silkhaus is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.