Community Partnership Specialist

FundsOn Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

FundsOn Inc. is seeking an entry-level inside sales professional to engage schools, non-profits and corporations and explain the benefits of joining our program.

You'll prospect, cold-call, negotiate partnerships, and represent FundsOn at local events, with comprehensive sales training provided. A 0-3 year background in sales and strong communication skills are essential to grow with a dynamic startup.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of inside sales experience, preferably with schools/non-profits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor degree required
• Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms
• High energy and goal-oriented with time management skills

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cold-call to develop partnerships with local schools and non-profits
• Act as primary liaison between FundsOn and target organizations
• Create and participate in marketing strategies to generate warm leads
• Represent the company mission at local events and conferences

Skills

Inside sales

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Leadership

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Are you passionate about your local community? Would you like to have a job that enables people to give back to the community? Do you want to work in a dynamic start-up environment with lots of growth opportunities? FundsOn helps non-profits and schools raise money from hundreds of local businesses effortlessly 365 days a year.

This is a unique opportunity isspecifically targeted at individuals with 0 - 3 years of work experience.You'll spend your days contacting schools, non-profits and corporations and educating them on the benefits of joining our program. You'll get to negotiate business relationships with these organizations and you'll work with a team of serial entrepreneurs. Sales training will be provided.

We love training and developing smart, ambitious and awesome people. If you think you have what it takes and want to work with the best we encourage you to learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cold-call to develop partnership with local area schools and non-profit organizations
• Effectively communicate and act as primary liaison between FundsOn and target organizations
• Create and participate in developing marketing strategies to generate warm leads
• Represent the company mission and objectives at local events and industry conferences

Required Skills

• 0-2 years of proven experience in inside sales role, preferably selling to universities, colleges and government entities preferred
• Any direct experience with schools such as a teaching position is desirable
• Demonstrate relationship building, professionalism and superior written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Well-versed with MS Powerpoint, Excel and Word.
• Excellent time management combined with strong work ethics
• Bachelor degree is required
• Interest in technology and the ability to explain complex concepts in everyday terms is a must

The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to sell and may have one to two years of sales experience. A leadership background is preferred. Your time management, communication skills, and a burning desire to succeed are essential.

Compensation

You will be paid on every new agreement signed. Commissions will be paid every two weeks. There is no cap on commissions earned. On top of commissions, we pay-out monthly bonuses. Estimated compensation is $2.5-4K per month.