Real Estate Acquisitions Manager

At Blueground, we’re on a mission to make everyone feel at home—wherever life takes them. Whether our guests are traveling for a month or moving across the world, we give them the peace of mind, flexibility, and confidence to embrace life’s next chapter.

Since 2013, we’ve grown into a global leader in fully furnished rental homes backed by over $300M in funding, we're currently operating in 46 cities with more than 50,000 homes—and we’re not stopping there. Our ambitious goal? 100,000 homes in 100 cities by 2026.

Our journey is powered by a dynamic, diverse team of 600+ colleagues across 17 countries. Together, we’ve built a culture rooted in collaboration, inclusiveness, and boundless opportunity. At Blueground, you’ll find a place to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of a world leading organization. 

We’re guided by five principles that reflect how we work and win together:

• Putting Guests First – Everything starts with delivering an unforgettable guest experience.
• Speed – We move fast, stay agile, and keep pushing boundaries.
• Keeping it Honest – We lead with transparency and build trust through open dialogue.
• Embracing Change – We welcome new challenges with optimism and adaptability.
• Diving In – We take ownership, act with purpose, and deliver meaningful results.

The Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and results-driven Real Estate Business Development Manager to lead the growth of our property portfolio in US. This is one of the most critical and high-impact roles at Blueground, responsible for acquiring new units, building strategic partnerships, and shaping the future of flexible living in the US's most competitive real estate market.

If you’re a savvy dealmaker with deep market knowledge, a strong network, and a passion for scaling high-growth businesses—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Portfolio Growth: Identify, pitch, and secure leasing deals with developers, landlords, and multifamily property owners that align with Blueground’s portfolio strategy.
• Market Strategy: Conduct neighborhood-level research to determine ideal locations, building types, and unit specs that match Blueground standards and guest expectations.
• Partnership Development: Build and nurture relationships with key real estate players—including property owners, brokers, and developers—to drive long-term supply growth.
• Deal Negotiation: Structure win-win leasing partnerships, overseeing deal terms, lease execution, and property onboarding.
• Cross-functional Execution: Collaborate closely with internal teams (Legal, Ops, Finance, and Launch) to ensure seamless handoff and successful unit activation.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage junior Real Estate Associates, supporting team performance, development, and local strategy alignment.
• Policy Awareness: Stay ahead of local regulations and public policy to ensure portfolio compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic advantage.
• Strategic Input: Provide London market insights to the broader leadership team to inform company-wide expansion planning and business model evolution.
  

• 3+ years of experience in real estate, business development, leasing, or investment sales

• A proven track record of closing real estate deals, securing leases, or managing high-stakes partnerships
• Excellent negotiation skills with a knack for balancing business goals and partner needs
• Entrepreneurial drive, with a get-it-done mentality and a strong sense of ownership
• Sharp analytical thinking—comfortable with market data, pricing strategy, and financial modeling
• Strong local market knowledge of Central London real estate and an existing network is a big plus

Your benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus 
• Laptop stipend & monthly mobile plan reimbursement
• Flexible PTO
• Cigna Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) 
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid maternity/parental leave benefits for new parents
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations. Think summer in Greece and winter in Dubai!