Business Development Manager, Chicago
About The Position
Life Space Digital is seeking a Business Development Manager to support growth across key markets by building strategic partnerships with property owners, developers, and operators in the office and multifamily sectors. The role involves developing territory strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and managing deals from initial outreach through close. It is suited to a business development professional with real estate fluency, partnership-building experience, and the ability to work in a fast-moving, scaling environment. Life Space Digital deploys digital screens in high-traffic office, multifamily, and retail environments, delivering content-rich experiences and targeted advertising to building occupants and visitors. The company partners with property owners to modernize buildings, elevate tenant experience, and create revenue opportunities through digital media. The Business Development Manager will own market development and partner outreach in assigned territories, drive prospect engagement, support multi-site deal execution, and collaborate with leadership on go-to-market strategies. The position offers a base pay range of $72,000–$90,000 plus uncapped commission. Base pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, commercial real estate sales, or a related field.
- Experience developing relationships with property owners, operators, asset managers, or real estate decision-makers.
- Proven ability to manage a pipeline, lead outreach, and close partnership or sales agreements.
- Familiarity with office, multifamily, retail, or commercial real estate markets.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to tailor value propositions to different stakeholders.
- Comfort operating in early-stage and scaling environments with high performance expectations.
- Experience using a CRM.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with HubSpot.
Responsibilities
- Own market development and partner outreach within assigned territories.
- Set and execute territory strategies to drive partner acquisition across key markets.
- Build and nurture relationships with property groups, asset managers, and portfolio owners.
- Manage a high-volume pipeline with support from internal marketing and operations teams.
- Close long-term agreements that create strategic value and unlock revenue opportunities.
- Partner with internal teams to support smooth handoffs and implementation.
- Share market intelligence on landlord priorities, competitive trends, and partner needs.
- Drive prospect engagement and support multi-site deal execution.
- Collaborate with leadership to support go-to-market strategies.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with employer-covered premiums up to 100%.
- Comprehensive dental plan.
- Vision coverage for eye care and eyewear.
- Talkspace therapy package and access to mental health support.
- Commuter benefits for in-office employees.
- Short-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal time, and holidays.
- Uncapped commission structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
