Head of Business Development, Large Property Developer
Lacreme
| Company | Lacreme |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Hong Kong |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Growth & Pipeline Generation
• Land Bank Expansion: Formulate and execute strategies to grow the company's portfolio by identifying, sourcing, and securing raw land, redevelopment sites, or distressed property assets.
• Market Intelligence: Analyze macroeconomic trends, government zoning updates, population shifts, and competitor movements to identify emerging real estate hot spots.
• Investment Strategy: Align business development targets with the board's risk appetite, geographical preferences, and asset class focus (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial, or data centers).
Deal Sourcing & Transaction Management
• Off-Market Sourcing: Leverage deep industry networks to identify off-market land deals, private family estates, or corporate divestments before they hit the open market.
• Public Tenders & Auctions: Lead the evaluation, strategy, and bidding process for government land sales, railway property tenders, or public auctions.
• Negotiation & Structuring: Direct the negotiation of land sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), option agreements, and commercial terms with vendors and legal teams.
Financial Modeling & Feasibility Analysis
• Underwriting & Valuation: Oversee the creation of complex financial models to project Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and development profit.
• Cost & Revenue Estimations: Coordinate with internal cost estimators and external surveyors to project construction costs, land premiums, and future sales/rental revenues.
• Due Diligence: Lead cross-functional due diligence teams (legal, technical, environmental, and financial) to identify risks before final acquisition approvals.
Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures (JVs)
• JV Formations: Structure and negotiate Joint Venture partnerships with consortium partners, equity funds, or other developers to spread financial risk on mega-projects.
• Landowner Partnerships: Engage with private landowners or local communities for collaborative redevelopment schemes (such as agricultural land conversions or urban renewal projects).
• Capital Sourcing Support: Work alongside the corporate finance team to pitch projects to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, or banking syndicates for project financing.
Government Relations & High-Level Stakeholder Engagement
• G2B Relations: Maintain high-level relationships with government bodies, planning departments, and land registries to stay ahead of infrastructure and zoning policies.
• Lobbying & Statutory Influence: Represent the developer in public consultations or industry chambers to advocate for favorable zoning amendments or planning policy shifts.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree holder
• At least 20 years of experience with strong exposure to Mainland China
• Fluent Cantonese, English and Mandarin