Business Development Rep – Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify, qualify, and drive new leads into the upper tier of the Jonas Hospitality sales pipeline.

• Collaborate closely with Regional Sales Directors to oversee back-to-base sales orders, contract processing, lead qualification, and additional BDR initiatives.

• Maintain a comprehensive sales plan that outlines how and when B2B efforts and prospects will be engaged and opportunities finalized.

• Recognize key prospects to target within North America.

• Build and maintain databases as necessary.

• Coordinate with Regional Sales Directors on prospecting efforts.

• Research, qualify, and conduct explorations to determine prospects’ needs and objectives.

• Connect marketing and sales by following up on sent email campaigns and developing interest-generation initiatives.

• Qualify, sell, and finalize smaller B2B opportunities.

• Acquire the ability to showcase Jonas Hospitality solutions to potential clients and act as a backup to application consultants.

• Monitor industry trends, market activities, and competitor offerings.

• Utilize social media to promote brand and product awareness and identify potential leads.

• Keep professional and technical knowledge updated through workshops, publications, networking, and professional associations.

• Make 50–100 outbound calls daily.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Previous experience on a sales team preferred, particularly in hospitality sales.

• Ideal candidates will have prior hotel operations experience.

• Comfortable communicating on the phone with appropriate tonality and speed.

• General proficiency with Windows and MS Office applications.

• Ability to learn technical aspects related to computer hardware and third-party software products offered by the Company.

• Experience using Salesforce.com is a plus.

• Highly driven and motivated for success; possesses a hunter mentality.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Willingness to improve personal performance through self-study.

• High degree of confidentiality concerning Jonas Hospitality and client business.

• Open to minimal required travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time schedule of 25 scheduled hours per week.

• Temporary (Fixed Term) employment.

• Minimal travel required.

• Access to educational workshops and professional development through reviewing publications, networking, and engaging in professional societies.