City Manager Budapest

Were on a mission to become the go-to destination for students across Europe to find a trusted home away from home. We make every step of the rental journey simple and seamless so students can focus on what really matters: studying exploring and growing.

With HousingAnywhere Kamernet and Studapart under our roof were Europes largest student rental platform.

Youll find us in Rotterdam Paris and Cergy always guided by our four core values: Ownership We are enablers We are changemakers and We are connectors.

Join us in empowering students to unlock their potential through a safe online rental experience.

Your role

As our City Manager you will build and grow our Budapest market by winning new accommodation partners helping them succeed on our platform and becoming the local market expert within HousingAnywhere. This is a high-impact hybrid role designed for an entrepreneurial talent who wants to own their market instead of just managing a customer portfolio.

By combining outbound acquisition strategy and account management you will have the creative freedom to shape how Budapest grows. Working alongside an ambitious international commercial team and see the direct impact of your work on the business!

Key responsibilities:

• Full-Cycle Market Ownership: Own the entire sales funnel for the Budapest market from initial outbound outreach to long-term relationship management.
• Outbound Acquisition: Grow our Budapest supply by winning new property managers and accommodation providers primarily through high-volume phone outreach and strategic meetings.
• End-to-End Onboarding: Set new partners up for long-term success by helping them achieve their first bookings quickly.
• Account Management: Retain nurture and optimize your acquired accounts over time helping partners maximize their occupancy and revenue.
• Data-Driven City Strategy: Monitor city-wide performance metrics to spot supply gaps and optimize your local strategy.
• Process Optimization & Innovation: Continuously improve the way you work by using modern sales tools automation and AI where they create value.
• Business trips (City Attacks): Youll regularly travel to Budapest to meet partners build relationships and identify new commercial opportunities.

Your profile

• Commercial Experience: Proven experience in outbound sales business development or account management.
• The Hybrid Mentality: You possess a strong hunter mentality for cold outreach balanced with the empathy and dedication needed to build deep lasting B2B relationships.
• Fluent in English.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to look at data to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Resilience & Adaptability:Thrives in a fast-paced environment handles the rejection that comes with outbound calling and stays positive through change.
• Tech Savvy:Familiarity with data tools and a strong eagerness to adopt AI and innovation.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Hungarian is a strong advantage.
• Background in marketplace/SaaS.
• Experience in the property industry.

Whats in it for you

• Unlimited paid holidays minimum-based not maximum!
• Position based in our Rotterdam office with hybrid working policy (2 office days).
• Flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 months per year!
• 1000 EUR personal development budget.
• Complete coverage for commuting.
• Personal equipment including laptop and ergonomic setup.
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit.
• Dutch/English classes budget.
• Variable pension scheme.
• Diverse international community (46 nationalities).
• Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre.
• Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday.

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