What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Associate position at The Junkluggers?
Benefits
The Junkluggers is a caring alternative to traditional furniture and junk removal with a commitment to enhancing lives, communities, and the environment by donating, recycling, and supporting local charity partners. We believe that it is possible to run a highly successful business while also doing our part to give back to the local community and protect the environment.
Job Summary
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 small businesses 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
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Base Salary Commission
- Eco-friendly company
- Career Advancement opportunities
The Junkluggers is a caring alternative to traditional furniture and junk removal with a commitment to enhancing lives, communities, and the environment by donating, recycling, and supporting local charity partners. We believe that it is possible to run a highly successful business while also doing our part to give back to the local community and protect the environment.
Job Summary
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 small businesses 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, 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
- 2 years of experience with business development, sales, and marketing
- 2 years of experience with phone sales and customer service
- 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 growth 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
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Base Salary Commission Other Incentives