Business Development Representative

Midsouth Hotel Supply • Jackson, MS

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Midsouth Hotel Supply has been a trusted partner to the hospitality industry for over 20 years. With a strong operational foundation and a dedicated team, we are now ready to make a strategic leap forward. We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Business Development Representative to be the driving force behind our company's long-term growth. This is a brand new role focused on creating new, large-scale opportunities, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on our future. As our Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new strategic opportunities that lead to high-volume, long-term business. Your focus will be on building high-level relationships and creating new market channels, rather than day-to-day sales. You will be a key player in our leadership, providing strategic direction and insights to help us expand our brand and secure major contracts.

Requirements

• Proven Business Development Experience: A track record of identifying and securing large, strategic, and long-term business opportunities.
• Exceptional Relationship Building: Ability to build rapport and trust with high-level executives and key decision-makers.
• Strategic Thinker: Demonstrated ability to analyze market trends and develop creative, long-term growth strategies.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: Expertise in negotiating complex contracts and terms.
• Self-Motivated and Autonomous: Ability to work independently and manage a long-term project pipeline with minimal supervision.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and willingness to travel for business.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the hospitality, distribution, or a related B2B industry is highly preferred.
• Developing and documenting negotiation strategies that the company can use for future hires.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and cultivating new strategic opportunities that lead to high-volume, long-term business.
• Building high-level relationships and creating new market channels.
• Providing strategic direction and insights to help expand the brand and secure major contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A strong base salary with a significant performance-based bonus structure tied to securing large contracts and new partnerships.
• Flexibility and Autonomy: This role offers the autonomy to manage your own schedule, balancing high-level strategy with travel.
• Business Expense Reimbursement: All business-related travel, including mileage, will be covered.
• Employee Discount: Enjoy a discount on our high-quality hotel supplies for your personal use.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): A PTO policy to ensure you have time to rest and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed