Business Development Executive (Austin, TX)

We’re on the hunt for a Business Development Executive in Austin, Texas. Resplendent Agency is a marketing agency specializing in PR, public relations, brand visibility, organic social, and paid social strategy for hospitality, lifestyle, CPG, travel and tourism and experience-driven brands. We partner with high-quality operators and founders who care about brand presence, reputation, community connection, and long-term growth — not just short-term marketing tactics. We are building a relationship-driven growth model rooted in trust, credibility, and providing business growth outcomes and not just efforts. This role is the first business development hire in the organization and plays a foundational role in Resplendent’s expansion strategy. Role Summary The Business Development Executive is responsible for prospecting, relationship-building, and lead/meeting generation with hospitality and lifestyle businesses across the Austin and broader Central Texas market. This is a 1099 role (contract to hire) designed for a high-autonomy, high-ownership professional who thrives in relationship-based sales. This role is located in Austin, Tx and requires in person meetings as needed. The core objective of the role is simple: Get qualified decision-makers into meetings with the CEO — and help drive closed business. This is not transactional sales. This is connection-driven business development. You will build relationships with owners, GMs, operators, founders, and executive leaders, understand their business needs, and position Resplendent as a premium growth partner. Key Responsibilities Market Development & Prospecting Identify and engage hospitality, lifestyle, and multi-location brands in Austin, San Antonio and Central Texas Build relationships with owners, GMs, operators, decision-makers, and executive stakeholders Develop a local market presence through authentic connection, networking, and referrals Create warm pathways into organizations through trust-based outreach Use CRM (Hubspot) and sales outreach tools daily Relationship Building Build long-term relationships — not just transactional conversations Understand business challenges in our market segments and growth goals Identify brand, PR, social, and visibility gaps Position Resplendent’s services as solutions aligned to real business needs Meeting Generation (Primary KPI) Secure qualified meetings weekly with decision-makers for the CEO Ensure meetings are well-positioned, relevant, and aligned to real opportunities Prepare warm handoffs with context, insights, and relationship background Partner with leadership to refine messaging, targeting, and market strategy Provide market intelligence and insights from the field Support deal flow from first contact through close Compensation Structure This role includes multiple earning pathways, with on target earnings of 60-80k year 1: Commission on closed business Tiered performance incentives based on volume and conversion This creates income through both activity and outcomes, rewarding relationship-building and deal flow generation. High performers will have the opportunity to transition into a salary with benefits role once specific revenue and performance milestones are achieved. Ideal Candidate This role is ideal for someone who is: A natural connector Comfortable initiating conversations Energized by relationship-based selling Not afraid of “no” or “not now” Motivated by autonomy and ownership Skilled at reading people and business dynamics Naturally can build trust and confidence Required Capabilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build trust and confidence quickly High emotional intelligence Business acumen in hospitality/lifestyle, CPG, and travel/ tourism sectors Comfort with ambiguity and autonomy Tech savvy Ability to self-manage time, pipeline, and outreach Professional presence with executive stakeholders Please send a Cover Letter and Resume to Careers@resplendent.agency #J-18808-Ljbffr