Now Hiring - Seafair Miami - Business Development Executive - Social Market in Miami, FL

Full description of the position

Role based in Miami, Florida (Serving Southeast & Southwest Florida) About Seafair Event Yachts Seafair Event Yachts is a premier luxury yacht venue company specializing in high-end corporate, social, and experiential events aboard world-class vessels. Operating across Southeast and Southwest Florida, Seafair delivers unforgettable experiences on the water for events ranging from intimate celebrations to large-scale productions. From elegant waterfront weddings and milestone celebrations to high-profile brand activations and private gatherings, Seafair is redefining luxury events at sea. As we continue to expand our fleet and footprint, we are seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth within our Social Events Market across both regions. Position

Overview

The Business Development Executive - Social Markets is a revenue- generating role focused on selling Seafair's luxury yacht experiences for local and destination weddings, mitzvahs, quincea eras, birthdays, anniversaries, and private social and community gatherings. Based in Miami, Florida , this role will actively serve clients and partners throughout Southeast and Southwest Florida , working closely with internal sales, marketing, and operations teams to convert leads into exceptional on-the-water events. This is an ideal opportunity for a polished, relationship-driven sales professional with experience in events, hospitality, or luxury services , who is comfortable representing a premium brand and engaging with a diverse, multicultural client base.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Drive new business within the social events market, including weddings, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings through a variety of methods including networking and cold calling
• Qualify and manage inbound and outbound leads through the full sales cycle
• Conduct client consultations to understand vision, budget, and event goals
• Present Seafair's yachts, offerings, and value proposition in a compelling, luxury-forward manner
• Prepare and deliver customized proposals, contracts, and pricing packages
• Coordinate and conduct yacht tours, site visits, tastings, and client walkthroughs
• Maintain accurate pipeline activity and forecasting within CRM systems
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships to generate repeat and referral business Partnerships & Market Presence
• Develop relationships with wedding planners, event planners, hotels, fellow suppliers, and cultural organizations
• Represent Seafair at shows, industry events, networking functions, and community activations
• Collaborate with marketing on social-market campaigns, promotions, and content opportunities
• Identify new market opportunities and emerging social trends Brand Representation
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Seafair, consistently reflecting a luxury, professional image
• Ensure all client interactions align with Seafair's service standards and brand positioning

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event sales, hospitality sales, catering sales, or venue sales.
• Proven success selling social events (weddings, private celebrations, cultural events strongly preferred)
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required) ; additional languages are a plus
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
• Comfortable working with high-net-worth and discerning clientele
• Experience using CRM platforms (e.g., Pipedrive, HubSpot, Tripleseat) preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, polished demeanor appropriate for a luxury brand
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for events and client meetings What We 're Looking For
• Confident, relationship-driven sales professional
• Self-starter with strong follow-through and accountability
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Passion for luxury events and hospitality
• Culturally fluent and able to connect authentically with diverse audiences
• Willingness to travel within Southeast and Southwest Florida

Compensation

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Benefits

• Base salary + commission structure (total earning potential $80k-$120k annually; no cap)
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding luxury brand
• Access to high-profile events, premium clients, and top-tier industry partners
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced work environment Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):
• Do you reside in Miami (required)? Language:
• Spanish (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33131