Job Description Discover the Smarter Way to Grow Your Career in Hospitality Tech Placemakr is a trailblazing venture-backed startup that's reshaping the hospitality and home living landscape.
Since its founding in 2017, Placemakr has successfully merged the best of apartment living with the conveniences of a hotel, offering a flexible, tech-enabled experience across some of America's most iconic cities.
Their innovative platform, which spans 11 properties and continues to grow, allows guests to feel at home, whether staying for a night or a year.
What sets Placemakr apart as an employer is their commitment to creating a supportive, dynamic work environment where innovation thrives.
Their team is passionate about transforming the guest experience, and they're looking for driven individuals to join them in pioneering the future of hospitality.
Be a part of their success story.
Job Overview: Your Role in Redefining Hospitality Be part of our client's team as a Lead Generation Specialist.
You'll be instrumental in driving outbound business development by identifying and nurturing key leads, managing CRM data, and supporting sales efforts to help our client maintain its competitive edge in the market.
Employment type: Indefinite term contract Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Work setup: Remote, Bogotá/Medellín Responsibilities: Your Game-Changing Contributions Business Development Support: Generate hotel group, corporate, and local business opportunities through desk research, analysis of hospitality sales data platforms, and execution of strategic initiatives.
Assist salespeople with outbound prospecting efforts as directed by the team executive.
Contribute to the creation of professional client presentations and participate in related special projects.
Nurture key account relationships and sales channels to support business development efforts.
Conduct additional ad hoc research to support business development as needed.
Data Management: Maintain the CRM to support outbound sales activities, ensuring prospects and qualified deals move smoothly through the sales funnel.
Develop and update reports on outbound sales activities based on CRM data.
Facilitate the onboarding of new leads, deals, and properties into systems.
Market Research and Projects: Engage in research to identify potential areas for hotel growth in new markets.
Develop and plan quarterly events to increase client retention, brand awareness, and property performance goals.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Lead Generation: Assist in identifying and sourcing leads for large group travel customers.
Conduct thorough research to find potential leads and opportunities.
Proposal Crafting: Help craft compelling proposals based on research and data insights, ensuring alignment with customer needs and preferences.
Research Focus: Perform extensive research using various databases and other resources to gather information about potential clients and industry trends.
Demonstrate tenacity and resourcefulness in locating and verifying information.
CRM Management: Accurately enter and manage leads in the CRM system.
Collaborate with the sales team to ensure smooth handover and follow-up on leads.
Work Plan Organization: Develop and execute a structured work plan to efficiently manage research tasks and lead generation efforts.
Problem Solving: Utilize strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and find creative solutions in lead generation and proposal development.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to support their efforts, share insights, and contribute to achieving sales goals.
Requirements Qualifications Needed: Do You Have What It Takes?
Proactive Ownership & Problem Solving: Comfortable taking on tasks, fully owning them, and independently driving them to completion.
Excellent Communication Skills: Able to convey clarity of thought in both written and verbal forms; described by colleagues as a concise, composed, and clear speaker.
Team Player: Effective in cross-functional collaboration with a strong, collaborative mindset.
Willingness to Learn: Eager to learn and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.
Excellent Organization & Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and systems, ensuring that no details are overlooked.
Speed to Output: Capable of delivering results on tight timelines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Embodiment of Community Norms: You Own It, You Make It Better, You Treat People Right.
Experience: Background in research-heavy roles, preferably in marketing, sales, or finance.
Education: 4-year bachelor's degree in management, business, finance, or equivalent, with 2+ years' work experience in professional services, sales/marketing, administrative support, or equivalent role.
Preference for experience in the hospitality industry, though not required.
Skills: Proficiency in CRM systems, strong analytical abilities, and experience with data management and lead generation.
Attributes: Tenacious, resourceful, and capable of finding information through various means; strong problem-solving skills with a knack for abstract thinking.
Benefits Benefits: Unlock the Perks of Success 5-day workweek.
Prepaid medicine.
Work items provided (laptop, mouse, and headset).
Indefinite term type contract.
5 extra vacation days (20 in total) that can be monetized.
Direct exposure to clients.
Career growth opportunities.
Diverse and supportive work environment.
Prime office locations in Bogotá and Medellín.
Upskilling opportunities through Emapta Academy.
Your Future Team at Emapta Latam Join Emapta Latam and contribute to our legacy of transforming global outsourcing.
Since 2010, Emapta has pioneered personalized outsourcing solutions, empowering businesses to thrive with bespoke teams and seamless integration.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our state-of-the-art facilities, competitive compensation, and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.
With over 720 clients worldwide and a team of nearly 7,400 talented professionals, Emapta continues to set new standards in the industry.
Apply now to be part of our success story in Colombia, where your skills are valued, and your career ambitions are supported.
#EmaptaExperience Requirements Qualifications Needed: Do You Have What It Takes?
Proactive Ownership & Problem Solving: Comfortable taking on tasks, fully owning them, and independently driving them to completion.
Excellent Communication Skills: Able to convey clarity of thought in both written and verbal forms; described by colleagues as a concise, composed, and clear speaker.
Team Player: Effective in cross-functional collaboration with a strong, collaborative mindset.
Willingness to Learn: Eager to learn and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.
Excellent Organization & Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and systems, ensuring that no details are overlooked.
Speed to Output: Capable of delivering results on tight timelines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Embodiment of Community Norms: You Own It, You Make It Better, You Treat People Right.
Experience: Background in research-heavy roles, preferably in marketing, sales, or finance.
Education: 4-year bachelor's degree in management, business, finance, or equivalent, with 2+ years' work experience in professional services, sales/marketing, administrative support, or equivalent role.
Preference for experience in the hospitality industry, though not required.
Skills: Proficiency in CRM systems, strong analytical abilities, and experience with data management and lead generation.
Attributes: Tenacious, resourceful, and capable of finding information through various means; strong problem-solving skills with a knack for abstract thinking.
