Business Development Associate

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!

• 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, Linked In, 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

• 1+ years of experience with business development, sales, and marketing
• 1+ 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 Power Point
• Familiarity with Google Suite applications
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Base Salary + Commission + Other Incentives

The amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astronomical. We believe that a lot of this is avoidable, and with just a little attention to detail — and a lot of love for our planet, we can help reverse this growing problem.

At The Junkluggers, we do junk removal The Green Way™ by treating customers and their items with care, respect, and by minimizing what ends up in a landfill. Our Junkluggers family is committed to helping customers and the community each and every day. Our passion for the environment is a core piece of who we are, it's our mission and it's embedded in our company culture.

• Exercise on the job
• New people and experiences
• Eco-friendly company
• Tips and profit sharing
• Culture that supports upward future growth; flexible hours