Associate, Business Development - Programs
TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling and reuse. They are seeking a Business Development Associate to support the growth of their US Program business by developing new partnerships and managing client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new partnerships for TerraCycle through proactive outreach as well as management of inbound partnership inquiries via email, web-conferencing, and phone
- Develop client-specific presentations highlighting TerraCycle’s programs and present virtually or in person (when possible) to potential new partners in conjunction with the local and global Business Development team
- Manage and move deals throughout the pipeline to finalization of contract
- Maintain records on accounts and update CRM system
- Keep up to date with legislature and trends across the recycling industry
- Collaborate with internal departments to find creative solutions for clients’ needs and improve internal processes
- Manage multiple projects and shifting deadlines
- Identify new, profit-generating opportunities for TerraCycle
Skills
- 1-3 years of sales, marketing or sustainability experience
- Ideally previous success selling services or products to businesses
- Experience negotiating and closing business opportunities
- Self starter, energetic, with solid prospecting skills, excited about generating new leads and closing deals
- Experience managing CRM software or databases
- Excellent research, writing and communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Highly detail-oriented
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong time management and prioritization skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
- 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
- 22 PTO + 2 VTO + 9 paid holidays per year
- Hybrid work schedule
- Year-round Flex Fridays
- Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F
- Casual office environment
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