International Business Development Manager

About the role

The International Business Development Manager will support Refine’s expansion into overseas markets by acquiring, onboarding and managing international real‑estate agencies. The role also ensures consistent representation at global events, roadshows and meetings.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, approach and onboard overseas real estate agencies and brokerage partners to grow Refine’s international channel network.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with international agencies and brokerage partners across target markets.
• Deliver product knowledge, pricing updates and sales training to partner agency teams to ensure accurate representation of Refine’s portfolio.
• Conduct country‑level market analysis to align project positioning with investor demand and uncover new expansion opportunities.
• Plan and coordinate international roadshows, exhibitions and investor events, managing agency participation and client outreach.
• Represent Refine at international events, meetings and roadshows, maintaining continuity of relationships and standards.
• Support the full sales lifecycle for international leads, including negotiation, payment structuring and closing in coordination with the sales team.
• Monitor agency performance and engagement, addressing gaps in productivity, compliance or brand alignment.
• Maintain accurate records of agency agreements, activity and pipeline in Refine’s CRM and report on channel performance.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in international business development.
• Strong international market knowledge and existing market exposure.
• Proven experience in real estate sales or business development with exposure to international markets and agency networks.
• Established network of international real estate agencies and brokerage contacts.
• Passport allowing visa‑free or simplified entry to the UK and EU (or equivalent travel authorisation).
• Strong relationship‑management and networking skills, confident representing Refine at senior level.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable delivering training and pitching to agency teams and investors.
• Sound negotiation skills and commercial acumen, with experience managing a sales pipeline from lead to close.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including at short notice.