What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at 80Twenty?
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