Business Development Associate
Culinesse, LLC, Paupack, PA, United States
Position Overview
Position is fully remote with occasional travel – must reside in Eastern or Central Pennsylvania.
Company Overview Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward‑thinking boutique dining service company that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences. We serve senior living communities that seek to develop their own individual identities while accessing our team’s expertise, support, and resources. Our focus on transparency in pricing, sourcing, communication, preparation methods, and ingredients is the backbone of the Culinesse brand. All that we do is with purpose and honesty. We understand the importance of nourishing the whole person and respecting the sacredness of the environment. Life‑enhancing and authentic food connects us.
Job Description Culinesse is seeking an organized, relationship‑oriented professional to support business development, client partnerships, research, and CRM management across the senior living and hospitality sectors. The Business Development Associate will:
Work directly with founders to build partnerships with Life Plan Communities across the Eastern United States.
Research Life Plan Communities and senior living organizations to identify key decision‑makers.
Support the business development pipeline and CRM management.
Coordinate client outreach, meetings, discovery calls, and prepare proposals, presentations, and partnership materials.
Track leads from initial outreach through partnership discussions.
By joining Culinesse, the associate will work directly with the founders of a growing boutique firm, gain exposure to leaders across the senior living industry, and help expand innovative dining programs in our clients’ Life Plan Communities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
Comfortable interacting with executives and senior leadership.
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Experience in hospitality, senior living, consulting, sales support, or business development strongly preferred.
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Company Overview Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward‑thinking boutique dining service company that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences. We serve senior living communities that seek to develop their own individual identities while accessing our team’s expertise, support, and resources. Our focus on transparency in pricing, sourcing, communication, preparation methods, and ingredients is the backbone of the Culinesse brand. All that we do is with purpose and honesty. We understand the importance of nourishing the whole person and respecting the sacredness of the environment. Life‑enhancing and authentic food connects us.
Job Description Culinesse is seeking an organized, relationship‑oriented professional to support business development, client partnerships, research, and CRM management across the senior living and hospitality sectors. The Business Development Associate will:
Work directly with founders to build partnerships with Life Plan Communities across the Eastern United States.
Research Life Plan Communities and senior living organizations to identify key decision‑makers.
Support the business development pipeline and CRM management.
Coordinate client outreach, meetings, discovery calls, and prepare proposals, presentations, and partnership materials.
Track leads from initial outreach through partnership discussions.
By joining Culinesse, the associate will work directly with the founders of a growing boutique firm, gain exposure to leaders across the senior living industry, and help expand innovative dining programs in our clients’ Life Plan Communities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.
Comfortable interacting with executives and senior leadership.
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Experience in hospitality, senior living, consulting, sales support, or business development strongly preferred.
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