Business Development Manager, LA

About the Role

Maleda Tech is seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to be the frontline voice in key Los Angeles neighborhoods, including Central LA and Silicon Beach (Santa Monica to Playa Vista). This role focuses on lead generation, conducting in-person sales pitches, and initiating onboarding processes with service providers in LA. Our client is disrupting the hospitality industry by bringing premium in-home services directly to rental stays, offering 10 categories (chefs, photography, massage, personal training, nails, etc.) across 260 cities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Identify and connect with potential hosts in person, sourcing through online research, cold calling, community engagement, and local networking
• Sales Pitches: Deliver persuasive in-person conversations to showcase service offerings, effectively converting interest into host submissions
• Onboarding: Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate the initial onboarding of new hosts, ensuring they are well-informed and equipped for success
• Market Insights: Gather valuable insights from potential hosts and the community to inform sales strategies and improve service offerings

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sales, partnerships, or community engagement
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; comfortable with cold calling and initiating conversations in various formats
• A curious and scrappy mindset with an eagerness to proactively identify new tactics & approaches to source and close successful leads
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple conversations and leads across various platforms
• Clear and positive communicator, both verbally and in writing, with an authentic voice
• Passionate about creating belonging and economic opportunity for hosts
• Familiarity with social platforms (Facebook Groups, Reddit, Nextdoor) for community engagement and lead generation
• Experience with or understanding of small business owners, hosts, or side hustlers is a plus
• Based in Los Angeles with deep local knowledge of the market and its service offerings

Key Details

• Location: Los Angeles, California (Hybrid)
• Position Type: Contract
• Start Date: December 2, 2025
• Duration: Through March 20, 2026
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Pay Rate Range: $33-$37 per hour