Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $60,000–$65,000 base salary plus commission and bonus potential

Schedule: Full-time | Standard business hours with some flexibility needed based on client meetings, networking events, and business demands

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health coverage, paid time off, and growth opportunities within a luxury hospitality environment

Role Summary:

We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to support a luxury hotel in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, growing strategic client relationships, and driving revenue across corporate, social, and group segments.

The ideal candidate is energetic, polished, and highly motivated by business development and relationship-building. This individual will play a key role in expanding market presence, generating new accounts, and positioning the property as a preferred destination within the Houston market.

What you bring to the table:

• Proven ability to prospect, qualify, and secure new business opportunities within targeted market segments
• Strong relationship-building skills with experience developing partnerships through sales calls, networking events, site visits, and client entertainment
• Ability to create and execute strategic growth plans focused on long-term client retention and revenue generation
• Experience collaborating with revenue and operations teams to support pricing strategy and maximize business opportunities
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviors within hospitality or related industries
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to represent the property professionally at industry events and networking functions
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate sales activity, pipelines, and forecasting within CRM systems
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive business growth

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunity to represent a luxury hospitality property within a globally recognized lifestyle brand
• Competitive compensation structure including commission and bonus opportunities
• Dynamic role blending sales strategy, relationship management, and market development
• Exposure to high-profile clients, networking events, and industry partnerships
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, hospitality, and professional growth

Required Work Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience in business development, hotel sales, or corporate sales environments
• Proven success meeting or exceeding revenue and sales goals
• Experience within hospitality, luxury, or lifestyle-driven brands preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred

Preferred Work Experience:

• Existing relationships within the Houston corporate or hospitality market
• Experience with CRM systems, sales reporting, and account management tools
• Familiarity with hotel operations, business travel, or group sales environments

Personal Qualities:

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven
• Polished communicator with strong networking instincts
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed
• Passionate about hospitality, guest experience, and business growth