Vice President of Business Development

Role Description
The Vice President of Business Development is a part-time, remote role responsible for driving growth in vacation rental management and real estate services. This position oversees new business acquisition, identifies partnership opportunities, and develops strategic initiatives to expand the company’s presence in key Maine markets. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with property owners and real estate partners, leading sales efforts, and collaborating on business plans that align with company goals. The role also involves overseeing contract negotiations, supporting account management activities, and providing regular performance and pipeline updates to leadership. The VP of Business Development will work closely with internal teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality client experience and sustainable revenue growth.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess skills in New Business Development and Sales, with a proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
Candidates should possess skills in Business Planning, including market analysis, forecasting, and strategy development.
Candidates should possess skills in Contract Negotiation, ensuring favorable terms while maintaining strong client relationships.
Candidates should possess skills in Account Management, including relationship building, retention, and upselling services.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
Experience in real estate, vacation rentals, or related hospitality sectors is highly beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet revenue targets.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Work arrangement
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