Business Development Manager

80Twenty is a boutique sales recruitment agency that connects high-growth companies with exceptional candidates

We’re partnering with a fast-growing investment group that acquires, scales, and professionalizes small businesses across the East Coast. Backed by a proven leadership team and an impeccable track record of operational success, this company is expanding rapidly—and they’re looking for a high-impact Sales & Business Development lead to help accelerate growth across their portfolio.

This is an entrepreneurial role for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and closing deals. You’ll be a key player in expanding brand visibility, generating new business, and strengthening partnerships across multiple industries—all while working closely with the firm’s partners and leadership team.

About the Role

• Drive new business development and revenue growth for the company’s portfolio of small, high-potential businesses
• Build strategic relationships with community partners, event organizers, local businesses, and high-value clientele
• Identify new opportunities for expansion and lead outbound prospecting and lead-gen efforts
• Represent the company at events, conferences, and community activations as a polished, confident brand ambassador
• Collaborate with internal teams to pitch services, refine messaging, and support cross-portfolio growth initiatives
• Establish repeatable systems for sales outreach, nurturing, follow-up, and reporting
• Travel as needed to meet partners and attend key events (primarily around Charleston, with occasional East Coast travel)

Why This Opportunity Is Exciting

• Join a fast-scaling, founder-led investment group with real momentum and big growth ahead
• High-visibility, high-impact role working directly with senior leadership and portfolio CEOs
• Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy, low red tape, and room to build your own playbook
• Diverse portfolio spanning hospitality, service businesses, and lifestyle brands—no two days look the same
• Community-focused, relationship-driven work where you become the face of the brand
• Competitive salary + bonus structure
• Health, dental, 401K, and flexible PTO

Ideal Candidate

• 3–7+ years of experience in sales, business development, partnerships, or a similar client-facing role
• Polished, charismatic, confident speaking with executives, partners, and high-value customers
• Proven ability to hunt for leads, build relationships, and close business
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, startup-style environment where you wear multiple hats
• Self-motivated, energetic, adaptable, and excited to build something from the ground up
• Bonus: Experience in hospitality, events, lifestyle brands, or multi-location small business operations