Business Development Manager (Luxury Vacation Rentals) - Charleston

Company Summary - Luxury Simplified Retreats

We proudly represent a curated portfolio of the most exclusive luxury vacation rental homes and condominiums in Charleston and Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina. Each private residence is thoughtfully appointed with high-end amenities, from Sonos sound systems to stunning private pools, designed to elevate your stay.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the homes themselves. Guests enjoy unparalleled service from our dedicated concierge and hospitality teams, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience from arrival to departure.

Every property is meticulously maintained and impeccably prepared to meet the highest standards of comfort and sophistication. While we offer exceptional accommodations, our true specialty lies in creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences tailored to your unique lifestyle.

Our collection spans the finest coastal destinations in the region, including Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, Historic Charleston, and Palmetto Bluff.

Position Summary

Luxury Simplified Retreats is growing, and we're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to help expand our presence throughout Charleston, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Kiawah, and Palmetto Bluff.

If you're the type of person who loves building relationships, enjoys the thrill of closing new business, and sees every conversation as an opportunity, this could be the perfect role for you.

Working directly with our President and Vice President of Client Services, you'll take ownership of developing new homeowner partnerships from initial outreach through signed agreements. You'll have the freedom to build your own pipeline, represent a respected luxury brand, and make a direct impact on the company's growth.

This is an opportunity for someone who is naturally persuasive, confident, achievement-oriented, and motivated by results. If you're energized by meeting new people, thrive on healthy competition, and want your success to directly influence your earnings and career growth, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through signed agreements.

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of luxury homeowners through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and relationship development.

• Create compelling presentations and customized proposals that showcase the value of partnering with Luxury Simplified Retreats.

• Develop lasting relationships with real estate agents, developers, property managers, investors, and other referral partners.

• Represent Luxury Simplified Retreats at networking events, industry conferences, and community functions.

• Consistently identify new business opportunities that support the company's expansion goals.

• Track pipeline activity, conversion metrics, and sales performance while holding yourself accountable to ambitious growth goals.

• Collaborate with leadership to refine sales strategies and identify new opportunities for market growth.

• Continuously improve your outreach, presentation, and closing techniques to maximize results.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in business development, outside sales, real estate sales, account management, or a similar relationship-driven sales role.

• Proven ability to prospect, develop new business, and close deals.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Competitive mindset with a strong drive to achieve and exceed sales goals.

• Comfortable networking, attending community events, and building referral partnerships.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Charleston market and to Palmetto Bluff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in vacation rentals, hospitality, property management, luxury real estate, or residential real estate.

• Existing relationships within the Charleston and Palmetto Bluff luxury real estate or vacation rental community.

• Experience presenting proposals and negotiating service agreements.

• Familiarity with CRM systems and managing an active sales pipeline.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for identifying new opportunities and driving business growth.

Compensation, Benefits & More

Compensation

• $75,000-$80,000 base salary

• Uncapped, tiered commission plan that rewards portfolio growth

• On-Target Earnings: $115,000-$135,000 annually, based on achievement of established new-unit acquisition targets

Benefits

• Full medical and dental

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Location

• Charleston, SC

• Local travel throughout Charleston, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Kiawah, and Palmetto Bluff is required.