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We are hiring a Business Development Associate to grow our company’s strategic accounts and referral business. We are looking for an eager self-starter with a passion for entrepreneurship and sustainability. The ideal candidate is someone with a “hunter” mentality – someone who is a go-getter, unafraid to hit the ground running and cultivate new business opportunities. This role within our young and rapidly growing company is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious and results-oriented person looking to build a successful career in business development, sales and marketing.
Be an integral part of our growth story!
Responsibilities:
● Prospect for new business via phone, email, networking, and social media on a daily basis
● Create and diligently work a pipeline of leads to drive new business
● Forge relationships with local businesses to win new customers
● Join networking groups (BNI, local Chambers of Commerce, etc.)
● Cultivate referral relationships with related industries (real estate, property management, moving and storage companies, professional organizers, etc.)
● Work with our social media manager on campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Nextdoor, etc.)
● Schedule appointments for new and existing customers
● Create and update weekly sales/marketing reports
● Brainstorm potential sales and marketing partnership ideas
● Update the company CRM system with the necessary information
Requirements:
● Outgoing personality; very comfortable meeting new people and building relationships
● Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills (able to present to groups)
● Results-oriented mindset; ability to set aggressive goals and achieve them
● Creative and entrepreneurial mindset
● Open-minded and eager to learn
● Highly productive
● Excellent organizational, time-management and follow-through skills.
● Proficiency with social media
● Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● Familiarity with Google Suite applications
Preferences
● 1+ years of experience with business development, sales, and marketing
● 1+ years of experience with phone sales and customer service
● Experience in related industries (real estate, p property management, moving and storage companies, professional organizers, etc.)
● Veteran
● Bachelor’s Degree
Hours and Compensation:
● 40+ hours / week, but this is not a 9-5 job as networking meeting can start early and run late
● Base + Commission + Other Incentives
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