Business Development Associate

Job Summary/Objective

This role acts as an account manager for our partners, communicates with end customers, and prospects new business opportunities. It requires travel, phone/email communication, strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions

• Prospect and qualify new partnership inquiries.
• Train new partners on processes, workflow, and systems.
• Manage and build strong relationships with partners.
• Assist partners with funding deals in coordination with underwriting teams.
• Track, report, and review key metrics to identify revenue opportunities.
• Provide channel and industry feedback to management.
• Travel nationwide to meet partners and attend conferences.

Requirements

• Highly motivated self-starter with a competitive attitude.
• Highly coachable with process and detail-oriented problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and build rapport at all levels.
• Organizational skills with strong prioritization and teamwork.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in CRMs, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• 0-2 years of sales or customer service experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional office environment with standard office equipment. Some physical activity is required.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt role with occasional evening and weekend work as needed. Duties may change over time.

Key skills/competency

• Account Management
• Prospecting
• Relationship Building
• CRM
• Sales
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Travel
• Reporting
• Training