Market Development Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description:

Utopian Luxury Vacation Homes is seeking a Market Development Manager who will assist our team in recruiting new homes for various markets. This Independent Contractor role will be commission-based and is a critical function in expanding our business. Becoming part of the Utopian team means you’re part of the booming trend in short term vacation home management. While we definitely want sharp skills, we’re specifically looking for a great teammate who values the guest experience and strives to make every stay the best it could be.

In the role of Marketing Development Manager, you will be managed directly by a VP of Marketing Development who will work with you to advance your career goals in line with the goals of Utopian This will include training in the vacation rental industry, the ability to act as a consultant to homeowners, and to initiate what will be long term relationships with new clients for the company. Utopian implements other tools for success such as ongoing on-boarding and training, mentoring, and Leadership Development plans to further grow your career into new markets. Our team is small, we work and play hard, and we aim to build a company whose culture reflects an honest desire to deliver an extraordinary guest experience. If this sounds like a good fit, we’re excited to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Establish relationship with current owners and prospective New Owners.
• Articulate the benefits of Utopian to new clients and partners
• Generating sales through new leads, research and utilizing proper closing techniques
• Work with vendors in the local area during the onboarding process

Benefits & Compensation:

• Commissions plus Bonuses with opportunity to transition to full time employee
• Residual Income potential

Qualifications:

• Primary duty will be to handle new sales operations through tele sales and in person meetings, relationships with partners, realtors, etc.
• Self-Motivated
• Have the drive to handle rejection and the confidence to perform within a short sales cycle
• Must be energetic, outgoing, tenacious, and a natural closer
• Ability to generate leads and build trust with prospects over the phone, work with other team members, close sales
• Must be able to develop confidence with prospects over the phone and in person
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

New Market Opportunities:

Utopian is seeking candidates in fifty markets in the America's. Possible markets for expansion include Malibu, CA, Carmel, CA, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Punta Mita, Mexico, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Costa Rica, Sun Valley, ID, Big Sky, MT, Steamboat Springs, CO, Flagstaff, AZ, North & South Carolina, Florida, New Jersey Shores, Catskill Mountains, NY, Long Island, NY, The Smokey Mountains, New Orleans, LA and many other top destinations that are tourist towns and attract luxury minded travelers.