Business Development & Sales Associate (Bulk/B2B)

HireTalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a Business Development & Sales Associate for its Bulk/B2B growth initiative in Boston. The role emphasizes capturing inbound demand, managing customer relationships, and coordinating cross-functional execution to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities include lead intake, order management, pricing discussions, and outreach to target segments like corporate gifting, hotels, universities, and institutional partners. This is a 12-month contract with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead intake and customer management: manage bulk order inquiries via intake systems and email channels, gather inputs, and guide customers through ordering process.
• Support pricing discussions using standardized rate cards and partner with clients on product selection and customization options.
• Drive outreach to target segments (cold calls) including corporate gifting, promotional agencies, services industry, universities and institutional partners.
• Track orders through full lifecycle and provide regular updates to customers.

Job description

Business Development & Sales Associate (Bulk / B2B)

Function: Direct to Consumer / Growth & Marketplace

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Role Purpose

The Business Development & Sales Associate will support the growth of the Bulk/B2B business by:

• Capturing and converting inbound demand
• Managing customer relationships and order intake
• Coordinating cross-functional execution for timely delivery

This role is critical to enabling the Bulk business to scale as both a revenue driver and brand-building channel.

Responsibilities

1. Lead Intake & Customer Management

• Manage bulk order inquiries via intake systems and email channels
• Gather key inputs (order size, customization requirements, timelines)
• Guide customers through the end-to-end ordering process
• Support pricing discussions using standardized rate cards
• Partner with clients on product selection and customization options
• Convert inbound leads into confirmed orders

3. Business Development Support

• Identify and drive outreach (cold calls) to target segments:
• Corporate gifting and promotional agencies
• Services industry (hotels, restaurants, organizations like Sodexo)
• Universities and institutional partners

5. Order & Project Management

• Track orders through full lifecycle (inquiry → fulfillment)
• Maintain visibility into approvals, production timelines, and delivery milestones
• Provide regular updates to customers

6. Process & Operational Improvement

• Support improvements to intake forms and customer experience