Business Development Manager
Life Space Digital · Chicago, IL · Today
HybridBusiness Development$72k–$90k/yrFull-time
Life Space Digital is reshaping the out-of-home media landscape through the deployment of digital screens in high-traffic office, multifamily, and retail environments. Our platform delivers content-rich experiences and targeted advertising directly to building occupants and visitors — starting in elevators, lobbies, and shopping center concourses. Backed by an experienced leadership team and aggressive growth targets, we are scaling across key U.S. markets with a focus on speed, precision, and long-term value for our partners. We are 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 space. You will help develop territory strategies, build relationships with key stakeholders, and manage deals from initial outreach through close. This role is suited for a business development professional with strong real estate fluency, experience building partnerships, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, scaling environment. We partner directly with leading property owners to modernize buildings, elevate tenant experience, and unlock new revenue opportunities through digital media. At Life Space Digital, we combine high design with smart technology to redefine what people expect from everyday spaces. Your Focus in the Sales Funnel: Own market development and partner outreach within assigned territoriesDrive prospect engagement and support multi-site deal executionCollaborate with leadership to support go-to-market strategies What you'll get to do in this role: Own market development and partner outreach within assigned territoriesSet and execute territory strategies to drive partner acquisition across key marketsBuild and nurture relationships with property groups, asset managers, and portfolio ownersManage a high-volume pipeline with support from internal marketing and operations teamsClose long-term agreements that create strategic value and unlock revenue opportunitiesPartner cross-functionally with internal teams to support smooth handoffs and implementationShare market intelligence on landlord priorities, competitive trends, and partner needs Who you are: 3-6 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, commercial real estate sales, or a related fieldExperience developing relationships with property owners, operators, asset managers, or real estate decision-makersProven ability to manage a pipeline, lead outreach, and close partnership or sales agreementsFamiliarity with office, multifamily, retail, or commercial real estate markets such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or ChicagoStrong communication skills with the ability to tailor value propositions to different stakeholdersComfortable operating in early-stage and scaling environments with high performance expectationsExperience using a CRM; previous experience with HubSpot is preferred Life Space Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: Healthcare: Medical coverage to keep you and your family healthy (employer covered premiums up to 100%)Dental: Comprehensive dental planVision: Vision coverage for eye care and eyewearTalkspace Therapy Package: Access to mental health supportCommuter Benefits: Assistance for in-office employees’ commuting costsShort-Term Disability: Financial protection in case of temporary disability401(k): Retirement savings plan with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO): Generous leave for vacation, personal time, and holidays The base pay range for this position is $72,000-$90,000 with an uncapped commission structure. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.