Business Development Manager, Chicago [Remote]

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 territories

• Drive prospect engagement and support multi-site deal execution

• Collaborate 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 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 cross-functionally with internal teams to support smooth handoffs and implementation

• Share 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 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 such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Chicago

• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor value propositions to different stakeholders

• Comfortable operating in early-stage and scaling environments with high performance expectations

• Experience 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 plan

• Vision: Vision coverage for eye care and eyewear

• Talkspace Therapy Package: Access to mental health support

• Commuter Benefits: Assistance for in-office employees’ commuting costs

• Short-Term Disability: Financial protection in case of temporary disability

• 401(k): Retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid 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.

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