Business Development Associate

Responsibilities

• Possess and 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, LeTip, local Chambers of Commerce, etc.).
• Cultivate referral relationships with related industries (real estate, property management, moving and storage companies, professional organizers, etc.).
• Manage social media 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with business development, sales, and marketing.
• 2+ years of experience with phone sales and customer service.
• An outgoing personality; very comfortable meeting new people and building relationships.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills (able to present to groups).
• A results-oriented mindset; ability to set aggressive goals and achieve them.
• A creative and growth mindset.
• An open-minded and eager to learn attitude.
• 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.
• A Bachelor’s Degree.