We are seeking a hardworking and motivated Business Development Associate to join our growing team. The individual in this role will assist company growth and profitability through new customer acquisition as well as by increasing current customer spend. This role requires personal drive tireless persistence and business strategy expertise.
Business Development Duties and Responsibilities
- Generation of new leads with the intention of creating more sales/revenue
- Lead and postsale followup
- Maintaining positive customer relationships postsale
- Eliciting continued and ideally increased spend with current customers
- Work closely with the designated sales team to strategize more effective sales methods
- When appropriate pitch business development ideas and strategies at boardroom level (and in some cases to our human resources team)
Requirements
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Motivation perseverance and determination qualities
- A proven track record in strong presentation skills
- The ability to close deals with clients including cold leads
- Experience in businesstobusiness sales at the corporate level preferred
- An aptitude for research and analysis
- Proficient in time management and personal organization
High School Diploma or equivalent qualification. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Team player with adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an entry-level candidate to gain hands-on experience in business development and event planning while contributing positively to our community's well-being.