We’re seeking a professional, people-oriented person to join our distributed team as a Business Development Associate.
The core responsibility for this position will be to sell Cornershop’s products and services to potential clients via inbound sales. This position will be responsible for responding to sales inquiries, meeting with potential clients, evaluating sales qualification/potential, creating estimates, writing proposals, presenting sales pitches, and preparing relevant details for the project team. In addition to performing those duties for Cornershop, this position will be expected to occasionally attend conferences and client meetings.
Since we are a web agency that works with nonprofits, our ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice, experience working with the nonprofit community, and a working knowledge of WordPress. Some knowledge of web technology and web design processes would also be helpful, though actual developer skills are not expected: you won’t be required to write code, but should be able to talk about it.
This position will report to the Director of Sales. This position is salaried, and does not include a sales commission.
Skills/Knowledge
Awesome but Totally Not Required
Cornershop Creative is an award-winning online services agency committed to listening carefully to our nonprofit and small business clients and helping them achieve their goals. Our designs are beautiful, and our websites are creative and innovative. Learn more about us at https://cornershopcreative.com/.
Competitive benefits include:
The core responsibility for this position will be to sell Cornershop’s products and services to potential clients via inbound sales. This position will be responsible for responding to sales inquiries, meeting with potential clients, evaluating sales qualification/potential, creating estimates, writing proposals, presenting sales pitches, and preparing relevant details for the project team. In addition to performing those duties for Cornershop, this position will be expected to occasionally attend conferences and client meetings.
Since we are a web agency that works with nonprofits, our ideal candidate will have a passion for social justice, experience working with the nonprofit community, and a working knowledge of WordPress. Some knowledge of web technology and web design processes would also be helpful, though actual developer skills are not expected: you won’t be required to write code, but should be able to talk about it.
This position will report to the Director of Sales. This position is salaried, and does not include a sales commission.
Skills/Knowledge
Curious problem solver, interested in listening carefully to clients explain their needs/wants, and matching those with potential solutions
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Quick thinker, able to come up with responses to questions on the spot during sales calls
Deep thinker, able to reconsider the client’s needs after the call is over, and identify the best solution/plan/approach
Previous experience creating and presenting customized sales presentations, proposals, contracts, and post-sales communications
Incredibly organized (so organized that friends might mock you for this)
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
Experienced and enthusiastic juggler (literally would be cool, but we’re speaking metaphorically with your workload here)
Passionate about nonprofits, especially progressive causes
Ability to remain cheerful, calm, and organized even though the *$%@ conference line isn’t working for everyone AGAIN
Awesome but Totally Not Required
Basic knowledge of Qwilr or similar proposal software
Familiarity with WordPress and other CMS platforms
Familiarity with common nonprofit CRM solutions, such as Engaging Networks, Bonterra’s EveryAction, Bonterra’s Salsa Labs, Blackbaud’s Luminate Online, Salesforce, and/or other similar platforms
Knowledge of best practices in web design and development, particularly around performance, SEO, and a11y
Previous experience working successfully from home as part of a remote team
Previous experience working for a creative agency and tracking hours
Previous experience responding to Requests for Proposal, Requests for Information, and Requirements documents
Cornershop Creative is an award-winning online services agency committed to listening carefully to our nonprofit and small business clients and helping them achieve their goals. Our designs are beautiful, and our websites are creative and innovative. Learn more about us at https://cornershopcreative.com/.
Competitive benefits include:
100% medical coverage on platinum level plan
Dental and vision insurance options
401k with 2% employer match
Work from home
100% monthly internet reimbursement
Workspace furnishing budget
Professional development budget
Generous and flexible PTO package
