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Business Development Assistant

20 days ago

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202 applicants

Work Type: Part-time

company logoVirtustant

Business Development Assistant

20 days ago

·

202 applicants

Work Type: Part-time

Date Posted

Jan 22, 2025

Work Type

Part-time

Job Role

Business Development Representative

Salary

Description

Job Title: Business Development Assistant

 

Position Description:

The Business Development Assistant will play a key role in generating leads, building relationships, and identifying growth opportunities within the U.S. food service market. The role involves a mix of administrative support, lead qualification, and outreach activities with a focus on email communication and targeted phone calls. This part-time position offers flexibility, making it an excellent opportunity for a self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.

 

About the Company:

Our client, a growing plant-based food company focused on providing healthy, delicious, and sustainable meat alternatives. Their food service team is expanding, and are seeking a Business Development Assistant to support their mission of bringing plant-based solutions to restaurants, hospitality, education, and other industries.

 

Availability:

  • Part-time (20 hours per week).
  • At least two days with morning/afternoon availability for meetings preferred.

 

Work Schedule:

  • Flexible schedule, accommodating availability Monday through Friday.
  • Flexible hours between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • Potential for concentrated work hours on certain days.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage outreach via email (160 emails/week) and phone calls (40 calls/week).
  • Research and qualify leads across food service sectors, including restaurants, hotels, and educational institutions.
  • Maintain and update contact information in Copper CRM.
  • Support the team with administrative tasks and data organization.
  • Monitor and report on outreach metrics, ensuring activity targets are met.
  • Schedule meetings and introduce products to potential clients.
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities and update leadership on progress.

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of B2B sales experience.
  • Experience with CRM tools (Copper preferred, training available).
  • Familiarity with MS Excel.
  • Proven track record of successful lead generation and business growth.

 

Language Requirement:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (C2 proficiency).

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in cold calling and emailing.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to independently research and identify key decision-makers.

 

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary paid in USD or Local Currency, according to your preference.
  • Weekly payment schedule.
  • 10 PTO days after the first 90 days.
  • Unpaid U.S. holidays off.
  • Unpaid sick leave (with a doctor’s note).
  • Flexible schedule with potential for growth based on performance.

 

Apply now to join our team and contribute to the growing plant-based food movement!

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