Business Development Representative - Trade & Hospitality

Join a team that puts people at the center of everything. At TLNT, we believe that recruitment is more than just filling roles — it’s about connecting humans with humans. We’re a people-first organization partnering with top U.S. companies to help them grow by attracting exceptional talent, and we know that the right content can open the right doors.

About our partner: Join a leading outdoor furniture company specializing in high-quality, design-forward solutions for residential and commercial spaces. We work with trade professionals and hospitality brands to create exceptional outdoor experiences.

About the role: We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Representative to identify, research, and qualify prospective customers within the trade (designers, architects, developers) and hospitality (hotels, restaurants, resorts) segments. This role is focused on outbound prospecting and pipeline development, working closely with our U.S.-based sales team to generate qualified opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a leading US-based company—fully remote.

What You'll Do

Prospecting & Lead Generation
Identify and build targeted prospect lists within:
- Hospitality groups (hotels, resorts, restaurants)
- Interior designers, architects, and commercial developers
Research accounts for identifying decision-makers and influencers
Use LinkedIn, databases, and online research tools to source leads
Lead Qualification
Qualify leads based on:
- Project scope
- Timeline
- Budget indicators
- Fit with the company’s product offering
Maintain accurate records in CRM
CRM & Data Management
Manage and update leads in CRM (Salesforce)
Track outreach activity, responses, and conversion rates
Ensure clean, actionable pipeline data
Market Intelligence
Monitor industry trends in outdoor furniture and hospitality design
Identify new target segments, geographies, and opportunities

What You Bring

2+ years of experience in lead generation, sales development, business development, or outbound prospecting
Strong research and data-gathering skills
Experience with CRM systems and prospecting tools
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to work U.S. business hours (or partial overlap)
Highly organized and self-driven
Preferred Experience
Experience selling into hospitality (hotels, restaurants, resorts)
Experience working with trade professionals (designers, architects, builders)
Familiarity with outdoor furniture, furnishings, or commercial design
Experience working with U.S.-based sales teams
LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar tools experience

Key Success Metrics

Number of qualified leads generated
Meetings booked for the sales team
Conversion rate from outreach to opportunity
CRM data accuracy and pipeline growth

Salary & Perks

Competitive Pay: We hire top talent and compensate accordingly.
This is a full-time, long-term engagement with room to grow
The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement.
100% remote — work from wherever you do your best thinking
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (+/- 1 hour accepted) - (CST/EST overlap preferred).

Ready to apply?

We'd love to hear your story. The next step is a short application where you can share more about your background and upload your resume in English. Take your time — we read every response carefully.

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