Junior Business Developer

Job Title: Junior Business Developer

Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Full-Time Department: Business Development

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED!

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we’re the experts!

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say “parking is our industry but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”. If you’re looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best – contact us today!

The Spirit of the Position: Annual Salary: $75k - $85k

The Junior Business Developer supports the region with opportunity outreach and sales. The JRBD is responsible for identifying, ranking, developing and managing prospects and then successfully bringing the prospect through the sales pipeline to a successful close.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Junior Business Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients, and supporting the overall growth strategy of the company. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to gain experience in business development and grow within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential business opportunities, markets, and partners.
• Assist in developing and executing business development strategies to increase sales and market reach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project execution.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and business contracts.
• Conduct market analysis to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Generate leads through networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in CRM software.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, or a related role.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Saleforce software.
• Highly motivated with a proactive attitude towards achieving goals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced professionals.

If you are eager to start your career in business development and have a passion for building relationships and driving growth, we encourage you to apply!

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for a during of 1-2 hours at a time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.