Sales & Business Development Associate

The Junkluggers of Fairfield & Westchester Counties

Sales & Business Development Associate

Stamford, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Base Salary + Commission

    Tips and Profit Sharing

    Eco-friendly company

    Career Advancement opportunities

    Comprehensive healthcare benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Etc)

    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 Sales & 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!

    Responsibilities

    Actively build a strong sales pipeline through prospecting, qualifying, generating proposals, effectively overcoming objections, and closing business. Strong experience in prospecting through email, social media, LinkedIn invites and messages, and phone calls in pursuit of generating net-new business opportunities is necessary.

    Create and diligently work a pipeline of leads to drive new business

    Conducting as needed, onsite evaluations and walk-throughs for new and existing customers looking to hire our service(s)

    Follow up with, consult, and schedule customers in the pipeline for their furniture removal appointments

    Send out proposals for furniture removal projects and negotiate when needed

    Work with local dispatch & operations team(s) to ensure successful execution of customer appointment(s)

    Forge relationships with local businesses to win new customers

    Join networking groups (BNI, local Chambers of Commerce, etc.)

    Cultivate referral relationships with related industries (real estate, property management, moving and storage companies, professional organizers, etc.)

    Schedule appointments for new and existing customers

    Qualifications

    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 PowerPoint

    Familiarity with Google Suite applications

    Bachelor’s Degree