StayLuxe Bedding Sales Intern

Internship — StayLuxe Bedding Sales & Business

Development (Airbnb / Short-Term Rental Operators)

Company: Texzen Inc. — StayLuxe Bedding

Location: Remote (US-based), with local field visits in the intern’s home market

Duration: 10–12 weeks, Summer 2026

Reports to: Tom Cornish, VP Business Development

Compensation: $15/hr base + tiered commission (details below)

About Texzen & StayLuxe Bedding

Texzen Inc. is the US arm of the Zafar Fabrics Group, a vertically integrated textile manufacturer with over

four decades of experience in spinning, weaving, and finishing. StayLuxe Bedding is our hospitality and

institutional bedding brand, offering premium T-250, T-200 Percale, and Microfiber linen collections directly

to short-term rental operators, boutique hotels, and bulk B2B buyers — cutting out the middleman and

passing manufacturer pricing straight to operators.

Role Summary

You will drive new-customer acquisition for StayLuxe Bedding, targeting mid-size Airbnb and short-term

rental operators (3–20 listings) across the US. This is a quota-carrying sales role with a strong

phone-outreach component and local field visits where feasible. You will own the full cycle from

prospecting to close, supported by marketing collateral, sample programs, and direct mentorship from the

VP Business Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a pipeline of mid-size STR operators (3–20 listings) across priority US markets —

Phoenix/Scottsdale, Sedona, Austin, Nashville, Orlando, Gatlinburg, Destin, Joshua Tree, and other

STR hotspots.

• Execute high-volume outbound phone outreach — target 40–60 calls/day — to operators, property

managers, and co-hosts.

• Conduct local field visits to operators, co-working spaces, STR meetups, and property clusters in

your home market; attend local STR association events where relevant.

• Qualify prospects: listing count, current linen supplier, pain points (cost, durability, laundry cycles,

guest reviews on bedding).

• Pitch StayLuxe’s value proposition — premium quality at manufacturer pricing, bulk B2B programs,

no-minimum reorders, replacement-cycle economics.

• Send product samples and coordinate sample fulfillment.

• Prepare and send quotes; manage follow-up cadence.

• Close deals — process orders, coordinate with operations for fulfillment, hand off accounts to account

management.

• Maintain a clean pipeline in our CRM with every call, contact, and next action logged. You will also

help set up and refine our CRM workflows as one of the first users.

• Provide weekly market intelligence to the VP BD: objections heard, competitor pricing, emerging

needs.

Working Arrangement

• Fully remote with local field visits in your home market.

• Structured daily rhythm: block cold-calling hours, field-visit days, pipeline review Fridays.

• Weekly 1:1 with the VP Business Development; twice-weekly team huddle.

• All outreach from a Texzen-provisioned email address and CRM account.

Compensation

We have designed this role for candidates who back themselves — a modest base with significant upside

for performers. Underperformance carries no penalty beyond the base; strong closers earn meaningful

commission on top.

• Base: $15/hr, 35–40 hours/week.

• Tiered commission on first-order revenue:

• Deals 1–5: 10% of first order

• Deals 6–10: 15% of first order

• Deals 11+: 20% of first order

• Reorder commission: 5% on reorders from your accounts within 6 months of first order.

• Realistic earning potential: $1,500–$3,000+ in commission over the summer on top of base pay for

strong performers.

• Expense reimbursement for mileage, parking, and pre-approved field visit costs.

• Full commission schedule and eligibility terms reviewed at offer stage.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current 3rd/4th-year undergraduate or Masters student in Business, Marketing, Sales,

Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Communications, or related field.

• Strong phone presence — comfortable, confident, and clear on cold calls. This is non-negotiable.

• Professional, presentable, and credible in person — you are the face of StayLuxe to every operator

you meet.

• Self-motivated and thick-skinned. Cold sales involves rejection; strong candidates are energized by

the next call, not drained by the last one.

• Organized — able to manage a pipeline of 100+ live prospects without dropping follow-ups.

• Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license for field visits.

• Home workspace with quiet calling environment and reliable internet.

Preferred:

• Prior sales, fundraising, call-center, or retail commission experience.

• Familiarity with Airbnb, VRBO, or the short-term rental industry as a host, co-host, cleaner, or guest.

• Experience with HubSpot or similar CRM tools — a plus but not required; we’ll train.

• Student sales competition experience (National Collegiate Sales Competition, etc.) is a strong plus.

What You’ll Gain

• Real sales experience — full-cycle prospecting, pitching, closing, and account handoff — not

shadowing.

• Uncapped commission upside: the more you close, the more you earn.

• Direct mentorship from the VP Business Development; weekly coaching on pitch, objection handling,

and negotiation.

• Tangible, measurable outcomes to carry into future sales roles — a documented book of business you

built yourself.

• Potential to convert to a part-time role during the academic year (remote, commission-weighted) or a

return offer post-graduation.

To Apply

Send resume and a brief note (3–4 sentences) telling us about a time you sold something, persuaded

someone, or hit a hard target — formal or informal — to a.majeed@texzeninc.com by May 15, 2026.