What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist / Community Outreach Specialist position at IQAir North America, Inc.?
Business Development Specialist / Community Outreach Organizer
For over 60 years, IQAir has been a leader in improving indoor air quality in residential, commercial and institutional markets. IQAir's vision is to assist people in living longer, healthier lives by providing products and services to help them breathe cleaner, healthier air. For our North American headquarters, located in La Mirada, California, we have an immediate opening for a Business Development Specialist / Community Outreach Organizer.
Summary
The Community Outreach Organizer is responsible for identifying new community groups to increase opportunities nationwide and globally to promote cleaner air. This involves working directly with community members and funders. This position will assist in cultivating interest and participation in funding opportunities by cities, counties, station, nation and global organization. This position will also incorporate support as well as various projects aiming to develop and launch new or expanded air quality services.
This is a relationship-focused position, requiring strong interpersonal and digital skills, the ability to empathize with people of greatly varied experiences, and an appreciation for community-centered solutions.
Attributes
- Proven success in community business development and relationship management
- Experience with and knowledge of consultative and educational promotion
- A proven track record in strategic sales planning, networking, identification of customer needs and challenges, territory management, analysis, reporting on and meeting established sales goals
- Prior experience using ERP / CRM systems
- Excellent closing skills : ability to overcome objections
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to manage, plan, set and monitor company goals and sales activities as well as work effectively under pressure in dealing with multiple priorities simultaneously
- High-attention-to-detail, flexibility, follow-through, and organizational skills
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Other Requirements
May be required to attend and participate in professional development activities both in and outside the company to stay abreast of new developments and best practices.
What IQAir offers
IQAir offers a number of additional discretionary benefits such as :
and much more!
