Business Development Representative

The Business Development Rep will be responsible for contacting and establishing new referrals and qualified leads within a defined territory to meet and exceed franchise sales and revenue goals. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal and phone skills with the ability to develop a rapport with business partners and clients. The overall goal of this position is to drive sales, develop markets, and create new opportunities for the business.

We're particularly looking for a personable candidate who has a deep passion for helping others, especially the Seniors and would like to make a difference in the community!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with networking and referral source partners through regular meetings, phone calls, and electronic communications.
• Manage and improve lead generation, and assist in converting leads to sales.
• Coordinate and lead prospect meetings with a prepared agenda.
• Sell service packages that meet the needs, wants, and objectives of senior clients.
• Schedule and present at trade shows, public education events, and networking events
• Work with management to originate content and success stories for business communications, social media, referral partners, public education, and media relations.
• Develop and implement marketing plans, including product positioning, campaign strategies, and market strategy insights.
• Understand, discover, and leverage strategic business opportunities and partnerships.
• Schedule and manage marketing tactics and activities utilizing cross-functional project management and social media tools.
• Maintain effective internal communications regarding marketing functions and activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years experience in sales and marketing with proven results
• Must possess at a minimum, a High School degree/ Bachelor's Degree, in related field is preferred.
• Must exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively
• Have a positive mindset and strong sense of purpose with the capacity to develop a passion for the mission and vision of the franchise
• Motivated, self-starter with strong organization and time management skills
• Possesses the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Social media savvy
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.