Business Development Representative
Stay Porter
Posted October 21, 2026
Job Description
Business Development Representative
Porter Texas Vacation Rental Management – Austin, TX
Company Overview
Why Porter Is a Great Place to Work
At Porter, we prioritize open, healthy, and professional communication so every team member can connect, collaborate, and thrive. We ensure all employees feel welcome, heard, and valued because we believe strong culture creates strong results.
What Makes Us Stand Out
With more than 20 years of combined experience in vacation rental management, we provide full-service support to homeowners and investors, from maintenance and operations to marketing and guest experience. Our deep industry expertise allows us to deliver dependable, profitable, and stress-free management for our clients.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Business Development Representative to help grow Porter’s property portfolio across Austin, Texas.
In this role, you’ll be a key driver of company growth by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and signing new homes under management. Your work will blend planning, outreach, and presenting—making each day dynamic and rewarding.
A day in this role may include:
Researching local markets to identify high-potential vacation rental opportunities
Using data to shape expansion strategies
Building relationships with realtors, property owners, and industry partners
Presenting at real estate brokerages and title agencies
Engaging in cold outreach and following up on inbound leads
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
Reviewing KPI performance and planning next steps
This isn’t just a sales role, it’s a chance to build your business acumen, deepen your real estate expertise, and play an essential part in shaping Porter’s continued growth.
Responsibilities
Independently drive a multi-channel prospecting strategy to onboard high-quality properties into Porter’s portfolio.
Prospect, identify, and manage a pipeline of potential clients across Austin.
Qualify leads and present Porter’s services through cold calling, emails, networking events, and in-person meetings.
Build rapport with local realtors, brokers, developers, and property owners to strengthen referral networks.
Schedule and deliver presentations to real estate brokerages and related industry groups.
Track performance and report KPIs weekly to senior management.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth property onboarding and a top-tier client experience.
Qualifications
Active Texas Real Estate License is not required but preferred
Strong familiarity with the Austin short-term rental market
Prior experience in sales, business development, or real estate
Existing relationships within real estate or STR communities are a plus
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market, historical, and property data
Understanding of vacation rental management fundamentals
Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and public-facing
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Compensation:
Base Salary: $80,000 plus commissions
Benefits Include:
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave)
Health insurance