Business Development Specialist

Goodwin Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Birthday time off

Company laptop

Mileage reimbursement

Furnished apartment stays

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist to drive sales in luxury furnished apartments and flexible-stay accommodations. The role focuses on building a territory from scratch, generating leads, and closing corporate accounts for premium housing solutions.

The position offers an annual base salary of $80,000–$100,000 with monthly performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, a company laptop and cell phone, mileage reimbursement, and eligible company-paid stays at

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of outside sales or business development experience in B2B, hospitality, corporate housing, relocation, travel, or multifamily real estate.
• Proven success generating leads, developing new accounts, and achieving sales goals independently.
• Strong cold-calling, networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, entrepreneurial, with excellent communication and CRM/prospecting tool usage.
• Willingness to travel locally and work onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and manage a geographic sales territory, generating new business through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn prospecting, networking, and in-person meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate decision-makers, HR professionals, relocation specialists, executive assistants, and other partners.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline, follow up with prospects, and close new corporate accounts.
• Conduct property tours, client presentations, and networking events to showcase luxury accommodations.
• Track sales activities and performance through CRM and collaborate with onsite leadership to hit sales goals.

Skills

Outside sales

CRM experience

Lead generation

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial Business Development Specialist to join a growing, nationally recognized luxury hospitality and residential living organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional who thrives on building relationships, developing new business, and closing deals. Our client specializes in luxury furnished apartments and flexible-stay accommodations, serving corporate travelers, relocating professionals, and individuals seeking premium temporary housing solutions. This is a true hunter sales role. Successful candidates will be comfortable generating their own leads, building a territory from the ground up, and developing long-term corporate relationships. If you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, aren't discouraged by rejection, and take pride in winning new business, we'd love to connect.

Business Development Specialist Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000-$100,000 annual base salary plus monthly performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Company-provided laptop and cell phone, mileage reimbursement, and reimbursement for business-related expenses.
• Paid birthday time off, volunteer opportunities, and complimentary furnished apartment stays at company locations nationwide for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive onboarding, ongoing professional development, and long-term career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.

Business Development Specialist Responsibilities

• Independently develop and manage a geographic sales territory, generating new business through cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn prospecting, networking, and in-person meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate decision-makers, HR professionals, relocation specialists, executive assistants, and other business partners.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline, consistently following up with prospects through extended sales cycles, overcoming objections, and closing new corporate accounts.
• Conduct property tours, client presentations, and networking events to showcase luxury accommodations and hospitality-driven services.
• Track sales activities and performance through CRM software while collaborating with onsite leadership to achieve sales goals and deliver exceptional client experiences.

Business Development Specialist Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of outside sales or business development experience, preferably in B2B sales, hospitality, corporate housing, relocation, travel, or multifamily real estate.
• Proven success independently generating leads, developing new accounts, and consistently achieving or exceeding sales goals without relying on inbound opportunities.
• Strong cold-calling, networking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the persistence to manage extended sales cycles and overcome rejection.
• Self-motivated, organized, and entrepreneurial with excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and experience using CRM and prospecting tools.
• Reliable transportation, willingness to travel locally for daily business development activities, and flexibility to work onsite based on business and client needs.

JOB ID: 183361#post

Brian Menzie