Business Development Fellow (Contract Role)

LaunchGood Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LaunchGood is hiring two Business Development Specialists for a fixed-term contract in London, hybrid. You will lead outreach to onboard organisations, build lasting partnerships, and drive fundraising campaigns during Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah.

The roles focus on lead generation, account management, and cross-selling while consistently meeting personal and team targets. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and maintain CRM records accordingly.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and account management.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Scout and support lead generation efforts to onboard new organisations onto the platform.
• Build and maintain relationships with organisations to strategise and execute fundraisers year-round.
• Up-sell and cross-sell services, products and features.
• Ensure all customer contact is documented and communicated properly via our CRM.
• Meet personal and team targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve customer satisfaction and cross department collaboration.

Skills

Lead generation

Account management

Sales negotiation

CRM proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

Business Development Fellow (Contract Role)

Growth Full Time London, United Kingdom Hybrid

LaunchGood is a global fundraising platform to support Muslims launching good across the world by helping them raise funds for causes around the world. We are growing our Business Development team and are seeking two skilled and dynamic Business Development Specialists to join us.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced Muslim company, and support the ummah by helping organisations raise funds for great causes.

Note: These are fixed-term contracts, running to the end of Dhul Hijjah 1448 (May 2027).

We're hiring two Business Development Specialists into the team. Specific focus areas will be assigned once hired, based on where each person's strengths best fit the team's needs.

• Scout and support lead generation efforts to onboard new organisations onto the platform
• Build and maintain relationships with organisations to strategise and execute successful fundraisers throughout the year, including peak seasons such as Ramadan and Dhul Hijjah
• Up-sell and cross-sell services, products and features
• Ensure all customer contact is documented and communicated properly via our CRM
• Meet personal and team targets
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve customer satisfaction and cross department collaboration

Core Competencies

• Experience in sales and account management
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
• Ability to prioritise among competing tasks
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to switch between working as a team player and working independently

Requirements

• Established network or presence within the Muslim charity or community sector preferred
• Previous experience with digital & physical fundraising
• Familiarity with the Muslim community and values
• Access to a laptop, phone and internet

As part of the LaunchGood team, you will be able to see how your work has a life-changing impact on the global community at scale. Join us for this opportunity to integrate your skills and knowledge with your values.