Vacation Rental Growth & Acquisition Executive

Panhandle Getaways; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Mentorship

Job summary

Panhandle Getaways is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to grow our vacation rental portfolio across Destin, 30A, and the Forgotten Coast. As a foundational member of the team, you’ll shape how we acquire properties and scale our footprint in the Panhandle.

You will own the full sales lifecycle from first touch to signed contract, build relationships with real estate agents and homeowners, and collaborate with marketing, revenue management, and operations to maximize occupancy and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales, business development, or account executive experience.
• Proven ability to generate leads, manage a pipeline, and close deals.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in real estate, hospitality, or vacation rentals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new vacation rental property owners and investment opportunities.
• Prospect through real estate agents, brokers, builders, investors, and existing short-term rental owners.
• Conduct outbound outreach via calls, email, direct mail, networking events, and in-person meetings.
• Follow up with inbound leads generated through marketing campaigns and partnerships.
• Design and execute targeted email campaigns to engage prospective property owners.
• Maintain a strong presence at local events, festivals, and networking opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Networking

Relationship-building

Real estate/hospitality/vacation rents

Job description

Panhandle Getaways is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to grow our vacation rental portfolio across Destin, 30A, and the Forgotten Coast. As a foundational member of the team, you’ll shape how we acquire properties and scale our footprint in the Panhandle.

You will own the full sales lifecycle from first touch to signed contract, build relationships with real estate agents and homeowners, and collaborate with marketing, revenue management, and operations to maximize occupancy and