Business Development Associate

The Junkluggers of Greater Boston; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local eco-friendly company is seeking a Business Development Associate to expand strategic accounts and referral business. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sustainability, sales experience, and strong communication skills. You will be responsible for prospecting new businesses, managing CRM, and cultivating relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a rapidly growing company that values community and environmental impact.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Training & development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with business development, sales, and marketing.
• Outgoing personality comfortable meeting new people.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business via phone, email, networking, and social media.
• Create and work a pipeline of leads to drive new business.
• Forge relationships with local businesses to win new customers.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Social media proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Benefits/Perks

• Base Salary + Commission
• Eco-friendly company
• Career Advancement opportunities

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.

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