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The remaining time will focus on follow-up, pipeline management, meetings, and collaboration with the internal team.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and execute a business development strategy for Sarasota/Bradenton area\nGenerate new opportunities for luxury custom homes, teardown/rebuilds, and high-end renovations\nBuild relationships with luxury real estate agents, architects, interior designers, financial advisors, attorneys, developers, and other referral partners\nGenerate leads through networking, referrals, strategic partnerships, events, direct outreach, and community involvement\nDevelop relationships with prospective clients pursuing high-value residential construction and renovation projects\nSchedule and conduct meetings, lunches, coffees, networking events, and other relationship-building activities\nMaintain a consistent sales pipeline and disciplined follow-up process\nTrack prospects, opportunities, activity, next steps, and results\nWork closely with ownership and company leadership on market strategy and target relationships\nIdentify new partnerships, events, marketing opportunities, and tools that can generate business\nCoordinate a smooth handoff of qualified prospects to the internal construction and client-service team\nRepresent the company professionally within Sarasota and Manatee County's luxury residential and business communities\nWhat We're Looking For\nProven experience in business development, outside sales, sales, client acquisition, or relationship management\nStrong professional network in Sarasota, Bradenton, Sarasota County, Manatee County, or the surrounding market\nA true hunter mentality with a track record of creating opportunities rather than relying solely on inbound leads\nExcellent networking, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills\nSelf-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working independently\nStrong organizational and follow-up skills\nComfortable with high-value, consultative sales and longer sales cycles\nAble to develop a business development plan and execute without being given a daily task list\nProfessional and polished when representing a luxury brand\nReliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the local market\nLuxury construction experience is valuable but not required. 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