Head of Sales and Business Development

About Branded HospitalityBranded Hospitality is a strategic investment, media, and solutions platform focused exclusively on the foodservice, restaurant, hospitality, and hospitality technology industries.Through our integrated Ventures, Solutions, and Media platforms, we work closely with restaurant operators, emerging technology companies, global hospitality brands, investors, and industry leadership teams to help drive growth, connectivity, brand awareness, and strategic partnerships across the ecosystem.Our platform includes:• Strategic investments in hospitality and foodservice technology companies• Advisory and business development services• Industry leading media platforms including podcasts, newsletters, events, vodcasts, and digital storytelling• Access to one of the most connected networks in hospitalityThis is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hospitality, media, technology, partnerships, and growth within one of the most relationship driven industries in the world.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly organized, entrepreneurial, and relationship driven Sales & Partnerships Manager to help support and grow Branded Hospitality across sponsorships, strategic partnerships, media sales, business development, and ecosystem connectivity.This role is ideal for someone who understands hospitality, loves networking and relationship building, and thrives in a fast moving environment where no two days look the same.You will work closely with leadership across Branded’s Ventures, Media, and Solutions businesses helping drive:• Sponsorship sales• Podcast and newsletter partnerships• Event partnerships and activations• Strategic introductions and relationship management• Lead generation and pipeline management• Hospitality technology and media partnerships• Sales outreach and CRM managementYou will be part sales, part partnerships, part marketing, and part operator support.Responsibilities• Prospect and develop new business opportunities across hospitality, foodservice, restaurant technology, and media• Support sponsorship sales across podcasts, newsletters, events, and branded content• Build relationships with restaurant operators, hospitality groups, technology companies, agencies, and strategic partners• Coordinate outreach campaigns, follow up, proposals, decks, and partnership conversations• Manage pipeline activity and CRM organization through HubSpot and related platforms• Collaborate with media and marketing teams on campaigns, activations, and audience growth initiatives• Support live events, conferences, networking activations, and podcast productions• Help identify trends, partnership opportunities, and new revenue streams within hospitality and foodservice• Represent Branded Hospitality professionally across industry events and meetingsQualifications• 2–5 years experience in sales, partnerships, hospitality, media, marketing, or business development• Strong communication and relationship building skills• Hospitality, restaurant, foodservice, media, or B2B experience strongly preferred• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail• Comfortable working in a fast paced startup style environment• Experience with HubSpot, Salesforce, or CRM platforms preferred• Passion for hospitality, restaurants, media, technology, and networking• NYC based and comfortable working on site and attending industry events