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VP of Business Development

SupportFinity™, Provo, UT, United States


Redstone Residential is a national student and multi‑family housing operator, managing more than 38,000 beds across 20 states. We are one of the largest third‑party student housing management companies in the U.S. – and we’re just getting started. Our rapidly growing conventional housing portfolio reflects our ambitious, forward‑thinking approach to real estate management. Headquartered in Provo, Utah, we combine industry‑leading systems with a high‑energy culture to deliver exceptional property performance and resident experiences. Redstone’s purpose is "to empower our people and elevate communities." We achieve our purpose by embodying our core values:

We Are Believers

We Communicate Authentically with Care

We Stay The Course

We Drive Performance

Location: Redstone Support Team Office, Provo, Utah
Classification: Full‑Time, Exempt
Compensation Range: $150,000–$250,000 Annually (DOE)
About The Role
As Vice President of Business Development, you’ll be a strategic growth leader—building meaningful relationships, earning trust with owners and partners, and positioning Redstone as the operator of choice across student housing and multifamily markets. You’ll own the full growth lifecycle: identifying opportunities, guiding conversations, leading proposals, closing new management agreements, and ensuring a seamless handoff into operations. Just as important, you’ll help shape Redstone’s reputation in the industry through credibility, consistency, and care.

What You’ll Do
Drive Strategic Growth

Partner with the Executive Team to define and execute Redstone’s third‑party growth strategy

Identify, pursue, and secure new management opportunities with owners, developers, universities, and institutional partners

Build and maintain a healthy, forward‑looking business development pipeline, tracking key opportunities and conversion metrics

Lead The Deal Process

Guide RFQ/RFP responses, proposal development, and client presentations

Negotiate management agreements that align with Redstone’s financial goals and long‑term vision

Own the closing process and support a smooth transition into onboarding

Build Trusted Relationships

Serve as a primary relationship owner for prospective and newly onboarded clients

Build and sustain strong industry relationships attending conferences, networking, and targeted outreach

Strengthen Redstone’s brand through authentic, high‑integrity engagement

Partner Internally

Collaborate closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Executive Leadership

Ensure client expectations are aligned with operational excellence from day one

Act as a connector between growth strategy and execution

Think Ahead

Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunities

Identify where Redstone can grow smarter, not just bigger

Bring ideas that strengthen our positioning and long‑term impact

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred)

5+ years of progressive experience in business development, real‑estate, property management, or a comparable relationship‑driven B2B environment

Proven success in sales, acquiring clients, negotiating contracts, and driving revenue growth

Strong relationship‑building and client management skills grounded in trust, credibility, and follow‑through

Strategic mindset with the ability to think big while executing details

Confident, compelling communication—written, verbal, and in presentations

Comfort collaborating cross‑functionally and influencing at all levels

Alignment with Redstone’s purpose, values, and people‑first mindset

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience in student housing and/or multifamily property management, or ability to quickly acquire this knowledge

Familiarity with third‑party management agreements and portfolio growth

Financial acumen around pricing, margins, budgeting, forecasting, and deal economics

What Success Looks Like

Redstone consistently wins high‑quality, values‑aligned management partnerships

Units under management grow through strategic, sustainable client acquisition

New clients experience a seamless, thoughtful onboarding process

Industry partners view Redstone as a trusted, best‑in‑class operator

Growth is intentional, profitable, and aligned with long‑term vision

Why You’ll Love Working At Redstone

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Flex PTO and 10 paid holidays

Gym membership

Discounted phone plan

3 paid service days per year

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

You’ll join a leadership team that values relationships as much as results, with the opportunity to shape national growth, influence meaningful strategy, and make a lasting impact in a culture that balances heart and hustle.

Location & Travel
This role is based in a standard office environment with 50–75% travel for client meetings, site/market visits, and industry conferences. Overnight travel is expected, including attendance at company leadership events and summits.

At Redstone Residential, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people thrive. We believe in elevating communities, starting with our own team. Whether you’re just beginning your career or looking to grow in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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