Associate, Business Development – Programs

Role Overview

• 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

Requirements

• 1-3 years of sales, marketing or sustainability experience, preferred
• Ideally previous success selling services or products to businesses
• Experience negotiating and closing business opportunities, preferred
• 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