Sales & Business Development Associate

Location

Stamford

Type

Full Time

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

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

The Junkluggers of Fairfield & Westchester Counties

The amount of waste that ends up in landfills on a daily basis is astronomical. We believe that a lot of this is avoidable, and with just a little attention to detail — and a lot of love for our planet, we can help reverse this growing problem.

At The Junkluggers, we do junk removal The Green Way™ by treating customers and their items with care, respect, and by minimizing what ends up in a landfill. Our Junkluggers family is committed to helping customers and the community each and every day. Our passion for the environment is a core piece of who we are, it's our mission and it's embedded in our company culture.