Business Development Associate (Promotional Products Industry)

About the Company :

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.Startup of the Year" –SF MagazineMost Innovative Company Award-Fast CompanyBloomberg Business Week-Social Entrepreneur of the YearDid you ever think you could change the world by working in the promotional products industry? Now you can do it by working with Social Imprints. Our social mission is to provide second chances for those who genuinely need one. Eighty percent of our staff comprises at-risk individuals, including formerly incarcerated people, recovering addicts, individuals on / off public assistance, and the under-educated / employed.Since opening our doors in 2008, Social Imprints has been the go-to provider in the Promotional Products industry for many of the nation’s top brands, including Dropbox, Oracle, Pinterest & Facebook. That’s because we are not only passionate about our swag, but we are also passionate about our community.If you need a second chance or want to work for a company that makes an actual imprint on their community, Social Imprints is the place for you!About the Position : Remote

• If not located in the Bay Area (No East Coast Applicants)Bay Area candidates who can be on-site 3 days a week are preferred.Salary : $65,000 depending on commission and bonusBase Salary : $31.25 / hr or $65,000 / year.Good benefits plus profit-sharing opportunitiesJob Description and Responsibilities : Prospecting :

Call assigned leads and schedule discovery meetings for the business development manager.Attend and participate in marketing or Company events as needed.Participate and engage with attendees at sponsored conferences.Follow up with attendees to convert prospects into customers.

Independently Handle Orders :

Collaborate with clients to create custom-branded products.Negotiate pricing with clients and vendors.Deliver excellent customer service to clients.Determine clients' monthly meeting agenda and execute meetings.Manage sales activities, including development sheets and samples, to increase revenue.Facilitate overdue accounts receivable with customer contacts.Log meetings into the order management system.Log decks, presentations, and blank samples into the order management system.Address order holds within 24 hours.

Administrative :

Assist with any work order entries and estimate creation as assigned by the business development manager.Send weekly metrics as assigned.Assist with managing Live Printing preparation including preparing the printing booth for events, transporting the booth to events, attending events, and unloading and restocking the printing booth materials after events.

Social Imprint is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Qualified applicants who are formerly incarcerated, recovering addicts, long-term unemployed, veterans, under-represented minorities and underemployed (Based on education and experience) are strongly encouraged to apply.Job Type : Full-timePay : $31.25 / hr or $65,000 / yearBenefits : 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceSchedule : 8-hour shiftMonday to FridaySupplemental Pay :

Monthly commission opportunitiesPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.Work Location :

Hybrid (Office / Home) in the Bay Area; Remote (Home) outside of the Bay Area.About You : At least 1 year of experience in sales or business development at a promotional product company.Business prospecting experience is a plus but not required.Promotional products account management is a plus but not required.Bay Area candidates who can be on-site 3 days a week are preferred.Must enjoy working in a fast-paced start-up environment.You must think outside the box to arrive at alternative solutions when needed.Must be a strong team player, resourceful, highly organized, takes initiative, and drives projects forward.Must have the ability to adapt / respond to different types of personalities.

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Salary : $31,250 - $65,000