Business Development Associate, Los Angeles

divh2Business Development Associate/h2pWe are recruiting a Business Development Associate on behalf of a high-profile, boutique luxury travel company based in Los Angeles. Built on an exceptional reputation and an elite client roster, this company has grown almost entirely through word of mouth

and now they are ready to grow intentionally. This is a rare opportunity to sell something people genuinely love buying./ph3The Opportunity/h3pYou will identify and win new business within the mid-market entertainment sector

think production companies, talent agencies, management firms, and entertainment-adjacent businesses in the 25-100 employee range. Once you close, the internal team takes over all account management. Your job is to open doors and bring clients in./ph3What Youll Do/h3ulliProspect and generate your own leads within the entertainment industry/liliBuild relationships with decision-makers at mid-size entertainment companies booking corporate and talent travel/liliPitch and close new accounts for luxury travel services/liliCollaborate with the internal team on handoff once business is won/li/ulh3What You Bring/h3ulliA natural networker with an existing footprint in entertainment, media, or adjacent industries/liliProven track record of hunting and closing new business

not just managing existing accounts/liliSelf-directed and comfortable working independently without a structured pipeline handed to you/liliPolished, credible, and at ease in high-end client environments/liliUnderstanding of the luxury market and the expectations that come with it/li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliBackground in luxury travel, hospitality, or entertainment services/liliExisting relationships with mid-size entertainment companies or talent-adjacent businesses/liliExperience as an independent sales contractor or consultant/li/ulpUncapped commission | Compensation structure discussed with qualified candidates/p/div