Business Development Lead

Pipeline Development

Identify and prioritize a continuous stream of new business prospects aligned with Wondros’ target sectors.

Strategic Outreach

Execute personalized outreach to high-level decision-makers to secure introductory capabilities meetings.

Full-Cycle Sales Support

Lead initial sales discussions, engage Wondros Leadership as appropriate, represent Wondros’ value proposition, and shepherd opportunities through the pipeline until the contract is signed.

Brand Ambassadorship

Represent Wondros at pre-approved industry conferences and networking events to capture warm leads.

Internal Synergy

Collaborate weekly with the New Business Team to share progress and align on closing strategies.

Required Skills

• Sophisticated Rapport Building: Ability to navigate high-level conversations and build trust with executive leadership quickly.
• AI/Sales Tools Proficiency: Utilizes AI and advanced sales tools to identify trends, targets, and prospects.
• Sales Rigor: Takes a disciplined approach to move qualified prospects through the sales process.
• Strategic Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, specifically the ability to translate complex agency capabilities into client solutions. Authors sales decks and strategic proposals.
• Resilience & Drive: High internal motivation to hit targets and the tenacity to handle the long lead times of agency sales.

Qualifications

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in business development, specifically in the agency, creative, or consulting space.
• Existing Network: Immediate access to a "Rolodex" of high-net-worth individuals and C-suite decision-makers. Relative industries include public health, pharma/bio tech, consumer health and wellness, foundations, and Federal, California state, and Los Angeles County government.
• Wondros Familiarity: Deep understanding of (or ability to quickly master) the Wondros mission and social impact storytelling.
• Compensation Alignment: Comfort with and preference for a performance-based compensation model (Base + Bonus/Commission).

Compensation

Base: $35.00/hr, plus commission. Hire will be eligible for commission during the temporary assignment and upon conversion to regular employment.

Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity

This position is expected to last approximately three to six months. At the conclusion of the temporary assignment, employees may be considered for regular full-time employment based on:

• Achievement of new business development goals
• Revenue generation and closed business
• Relationship-building and client engagement
• Overall performance and organizational fit

Please note that conversion to regular employment is not guaranteed.

Benefits

• During Temporary Assignment: Depending on eligibility and applicable laws, temporary employees may have access to: Paid sick leave, Workers' compensation coverage, Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Upon Conversion to Regular Employment: Employees who transition to regular full-time status will become eligible for: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), Paid vacation and holidays, Life and disability insurance, Employee assistance program (EAP), and Additional company-sponsored benefits.

EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.