Business Development Associate

The Junkluggers; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Training & development

Base Salary + Commission

Eco-friendly company

Career Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Junkluggers in Newton, MA is seeking a Business Development Associate to expand strategic accounts and referral networks. We want a self-starter with a passion for small business and sustainability, a true hunter who can hit the ground running and cultivate new opportunities.

This role offers a chance to grow within a young, rapidly expanding company, contributing to sales, marketing, and partnerships. Build a successful career in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in business development, sales, or marketing.
• 2+ years of phone sales and customer service experience.
• Outgoing personality with strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Results-oriented with ability to hit aggressive targets and grow pipeline.
• Creative and growth-minded with willingness to learn.
• Proficient with social media and networking groups.
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business via phone, email, networking, and social media daily.
• 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, organizers).
• 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.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Prospecting

Phone sales

Networking

Communication skills

Time management

Social media

CRM

Lead generation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Base Salary + Commission
• Eco-friendly company
• Career Advancement opportunities

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

• 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