Business Development Associate

Overview of RecNation RV & Boat Storage

RecNation RV & Boat Storage acquires, builds, and manages specialized RV and Boat storage facilities across the United States. The company was founded to meet the burgeoning storage requirements of the owners of recreational and marine vehicles. RecNation is focused on investing in value-add, stabilized cash flow and development opportunities. Through strategic methods and a thoughtful approach, RecNation has successfully acquired over 17,000 units and taken over 60 properties. We continue to grow as one of the largest and most capable vertically integrated RV & Boat Storage management and investment firms in the country.

Job Role Summary:

As the Business Development Associate, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Director of Business Development to manage and grow several newly launched ventures at RecNation to drive overall company revenue growth. This dynamic position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including:

·      Overseeing vendor and customer relationships

·      Collaborating with accounting and finance teams

·      Monitoring and reporting on business performance metrics

·      Facilitating new customer onboarding

·      Fostering strategic partnerships

Your ability to juggle multiple priorities, communicate effectively across departments, and drive growth initiatives will be key to success in this role. We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who is highly adaptable, organized, and resourceful. You should have superior communication skills and be able to learn quickly and work autonomously.

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of business growth and development. By leveraging your analytical skills and business acumen, you'll contribute significantly to RecNation's expansion and success in the RV and boat storage industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Marketing & Promotion: Design and distribute email campaigns via Hubspot to promote services and engage customers.
2. Financial Management: Calculate sales commissions, manage tax payments, code transactions, and support monthly financial reporting.
3. Customer Service & Process Improvement: Oversee customer inquiries via phone and Zendesk, develop new processes to improve service, and ensure legal compliance.
4. Technology & Vendor Management: Update website and systems (WordPress, Nextiva, Zendesk), manage vendor relationships, and implement new technologies.
5. Team Leadership & Business Expansion: Lead team meetings, mentor staff, and drive business growth through staff training, partnerships, and process optimization.

Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in finance, project management, or real estate
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Skills:

·      Highly adaptable and quick to learn new technologies (Canva, Zendesk, Hubspot, Wordpress, MS Office, etc..)

·      Ability to analyze companies from a financial, operational, and industry perspective

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and functions concurrently
• Ability to work independently to define goals, plans, and execute them
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team on multiple tasks and assignments
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; adaptive to change; creativity & self-confidence, leadership qualities, team-oriented, and collaborative
• Ability to work, adapt and adjust in a constantly changing and fast-paced environment

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.