Business Development Associate

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing
  
  

Benefits

• Hourly base pay, expenses + 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 part-time Business Development Associate to grow our company’s strategic accounts and referral business.

To start we're looking for less than 10 hours per week but see the role expanding depending on performance and desire for growth. First job duties would be to attend business networking meetings and performing in-person followup and 'thank yous' and would consume about 10 hours per week. The right candidate can grow into more hours and more responsibility.

In general; 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 Long Term

• 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

• Ability to attend networking meetings around town, from morning to evening. Expectations would be to start with 4 meetings per week.
• Must be able to drive yourself to meetings and other events, will be reimbursed for traveling expense
  
  

Work remote temporarily due to COVID-19.

Compensation: $8.00 - $11.00 per hour