Business Development Director
Passenger is currently seeking business development professionals in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, and Dallas.
Position Title: Senior Community Strategist
Position Summary
Individual will work with the executive team to sell the Passenger platform and grow revenue streams. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is able to handle multiple tasks while still being entrepreneurial, consultative, and results oriented.
Responsibilities
New Business Development
• Develop high-level relationships with existing and new clients.
• Research and identify new opportunities.
• Write proposals, negotiate and close contracts.
• Schedule, prepare, execute and follow-up on business development visits, proposals, meetings and events.
• Maintain revenue growth.
• Maintain a comprehensive business development database and procedures manual.
• Attend meetings/conferences/events for establishment of sales leads and contacts.
Policies and Procedures
• Assist with the development, implementation of company procedures and policies.
• Identify and implement improvements of sales operations.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in maintaining a positive work environment.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years experience in business development/sales with focus on large consumer brands and a deep understanding of the decision processes and trends.
• Knowledgeable in online and emerging research, co-creation, and marketing tools.
• Existing relationships with consumer marketing decision makers.
• Team leader, team player, motivator, entrepreneurial spirit, creative, and flexible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to present and sell ideas and solutions to clients.
• Travel is required.
• Customer orientation, experienced negotiator.
• Outgoing, positive attitude
If interested please send cover letter and resume to mschulz@thinkpassenger.com
