Business Development Associate

Benefits: salary plus commission Flexible schedule Profit sharing Training & development Benefits/Perks Base Salary + Commission Tips and Profit Sharing Eco-friendly company Career Advancement opportunities Flexible hours Company Overview The Junkluggers of Santa Barbarais is an eco-friendly furniture and junk removal company with a commitment to enhancing lives, communities, and the environment by donating, recycling, repurposing 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 Qualifications 1+ years of experience with business development, or direct sales, or inside sales. 1+ 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr