Business Development Associate

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr