Business Development Rep Account Executive

Company Overview

Panhandle Getaways is proud to be recognized as one of the Top 50 Vacation Rental Property Management Companies in the World by Rentals United. Managing over 900 short-term vacation rental properties along the Florida Panhandle we deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining strong relationships with our homeowners.

Whats Great About Working with Us

• Locally owned company with strong community roots
• Manage one of the largest vacation rental portfolios in the area (900 homes)
• Competitive pay with growth opportunities & performance bonuses
• Full Benefits: Health dental and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Real mentorship from seasoned pros in the vacation rental space
• A genuinely fun and supportive team that is constantly improving while celebrating the wins

Position Summary

Were seeking a driven relationship-focused Business Development Manager / Account Executive to grow our vacation rental portfolio across Destin 30A and the Forgotten Coast.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a large high-value territory and represent an established trusted brand in the market. You are not starting from scratch; you are selling behind a company with strong brand recognition proven results and an existing footprint across the Panhandle.

At the same time this role offers the excitement of building something new. As a foundational member of the business development team you will help shape how we acquire new properties develop relationships in the market and scale our portfolio. If youre entrepreneurial motivated by results and excited by both autonomy and impact this role offers significant upside.

Key Responsibilities

Property Owner Acquisition

• 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

Sales & Pipeline Management

• Present property management solutions revenue projections and performance strategies
• Educate homeowners on how to maximize rental income occupancy and long-term asset value
• Guide owners through the management agreement and onboarding process
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline tracking all activity and follow-ups
• Own the full sales lifecycle from first touch to signed contract
• Work closely with marketing revenue management and operations teams
• Ensure a seamless transition from signed deal to property onboarding and launch

Market Development & Relationship Building

• Build long-term relationships with real estate agents developers investors HOA communities and second-home owners
• Establish yourself as a local expert in vacation rental management

Required 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 is highly preferred

Compensation Benefits & Schedule

Salary - 40-50k depending on experience. OTE $110000 with uncapped comissions. top performers earn 200k

Bonus

• Base plus commission structure in place with potential for volume bonuses.

Benefits

• Paid time off such as PTO sick days and vacation days
• Health Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts