Business Development Representative

About Powerhouse

Powerhouse is a fast-growing real estate management platform designed for operators managing both tenants and buildings. Built on Salesforce, our solution is tailored for the evolving needs of shared living - from student housing and co-living to senior living - and we're now expanding into new market segments across Europe.

We help operators boost occupancy, improve tenant experience, and optimise cash flow - all while reducing administrative overhead.

Role Description

Title: Business Development Representative (BDR)

Location: Ghent, Belgium

Type: Full-time

As a Business Development Representative, you'll play a critical role in Powerhouse's growth story. Your mission? Fuel our sales pipeline by generating and qualifying leads, engaging with potential clients, and working closely with the sales and marketing to improve our offering.

This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious start-up at the forefront of real estate tech.

What You'll Do

• Identify, prospect, and qualify potential customers through inbound and outbound efforts
• Book discovery meetings and demos for the sales team
• Work closely with the marketing team to convert campaign leads, refine messaging, and support content creation
• Represent Powerhouse at industry events, both in Belgium and internationally
• Travel to meet prospects, partners, or attend trade shows when needed
• Use tools like LinkedIn, email, Salesforce and cold calling to build pipeline and generate momentum
• Track all activities in Salesforce and contribute to a growing playbook of sales best practices
• Be the first point of contact and trusted advisor for future Powerhouse clients

What You Bring

• 1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a client-facing role (SaaS or Proptech is a plus)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven, self-starter mindset with a hunger to learn and grow
• Comfortable working with sales tools (CRM, outreach platforms, etc.)
• Fluent in Dutch and/or English (other language is a plus)

️ Why Join Powerhouse?

At Powerhouse, we don't just build tech - we build a (winning) team.

Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• MacBook to get your job done in style
• Benefits including meal vouchers & hospitalisation insurance
• Hybrid work setup: 3 days in our Ghent office (co-working space Settlers), 2 days from home
• Growth opportunities within a fast-scaling SaaS company
• Learning & development support through coaching and training
• Work hard, celebrate wins - we're ambitious and work hard, but we also like to have fun!