Business Development Representative

Ark is on a mission... to radically improve the lived experience.

The residential market in the UK is typically characterised as combative and is branded with a reputation for poor communication and poorer delivery. This fragmentation is often further exacerbated by the use of intermediary agents that lacks accountability and transparency. Interactions are typically inefficient and unsatisfactory, leaving both parties frustrated.

Ark is blowing this status quo apart and endeavours to forge better relationships between residents and their neighbours, their community, and those operating their home helping residents feel happier, safer and more connected.

What we are:

Ark is an award-winning technology start-up disrupting the largest industry on the planet - real estate.

Forging better relationships. Getting things done. Strengthening communities. It's how we think living in your home should be - and we're giving people the tools to make it a reality.

We are a growing team of passionate, smart and ambitious people driven by a collective desire to make a positive impact in the sector.

The Role

The role of the Business Development Executive is varied and complex. As a technology start up we must understand the needs of our prospective clients and help guide them through a complex consultative sales processes. Our solution is disruptive in nature and we have to showcase the many benefits we can offer to our clients and their communities. Your passion for understanding and persuasion must come through in order to help change the archaic ways in which target accounts currently operate. You are expected to communicate effectively with C-Suite executives and all key stakeholders and build new relationships to help Ark grow.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling, social media and other appropriate channels
• Achieve sales targets and KPIs within defined periods
• Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new products and services
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends in the sector
• Identifying and developing potential customers through existing networks, cold calling and other lead generation activities (such as campaigns and events)
• Developing and managing a strong pipeline with rigorous attention to detail
• Providing prospects with highly tailored and high quality information and documentation on a timely basis
• Attending conferences and exhibitions

Requirements

• Demonstrable high-performance in a given field (academia/sport/a “side-hustle”)
• Highly motivated and target driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good technical skills and ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience’s needs
• An ambition to drive change in the industry by being part of a disruptive technology company
• Fun and sociable personality, a can-do attitude, be willing to learn and be able to overcome challenges
• A 2:1 or above at university

Benefits

As you can see, we have big plans and are eager to grow our ambitious, intelligent and tenacious team. You can help us shape the future of the lived experience across the UK.

Here’s what we offer:

• Up to £25,000 + uncapped commission (OTE in Year 1: £30,000)
• Participation in the Employe Share Option Programme from Year 2
• A flexible working environment + 25 days annual holiday
• Pension: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution
• Regular company socials
• The opportunity to shape a rapidly growing and evolving PropTech
• The opportunity to shape the future of renting