We are looking for Partnership Development Associate! 100% Remote Position!

Are you looking for a stable long-term job with benefits?

Then, you are the right fit. 🥰

Food Connect is using technology to solve the complicated problem of hunger and food waste and we are looking for a driven and passionate team player who can help us grow and support the Community Relations and Program Director and Management Team. We are a non-profit tech organization with an app that matches food donations, local shelters, and available drivers in real-time. Food Connect is looking for a key contributor to identify and build new partnerships with specific responsibilities including：

Build and management ongoing pipeline:

• Create target prospects lists through researching and contacting new leads.
• Profile strategic accounts identifying key individuals, researching and obtaining business requirements and presenting solutions to start the sales cycle

Outreach to new partners

• Follow-up on inbound and outbound marketing leads and identify qualified opportunities providing appropriate levels of information at the right time to interested prospects - Active outreach to new partners, manage partner opportunities, including pipeline， forecasting, customer wins, and revenue.
• Schedule appointments for Food Connect's team when a lead reaches a qualified stage

Establish digital relationship with target audience and maintain all tracking:

• Build partner social media presence social network on Linkedin and establish a digital relationship with our target audience
• Ensure successful follow through of partner development cycle by maintaining accurate activity and lead qualification information
• Track results and create reports for all partners

Requirements:

• Degree in related field and/or +5 years of related proven successful experience in sales and in partnership development.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to pivot quickie and manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English
• Excellent analytical skills, motivation, and confidence to independently address issues.
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to impact and influence at all levels.
• Solid working knowledge of Google Suite
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Requirements:

• Computer Processor: i3 or higher (for both primary and back-up computers)
• Computer Memory/RAM: 4.00 GB or higher (for both primary and back-up computers)
• Computer Operating System: Windows 9 and up
• Primary Connection: Wired connection running on a 5.0 Mbps plan or higher
• Back-up Connection: Wired or data/hots spot Running at least 5.0 Mbps or higher USB type headset w/ noise cancellation
• Strong computer skills
• Workstation should be quiet and free from distractions
• Explanation of your back up plan in case of power outage or internet service issues

Workdays and time: Monday - Friday from 9am to 5pm EST

Compensation: The rate for this position is $5 - $10 per hour based on experience (Around $800 - $1600 per month)

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation Leave (qualify after 3 months) - 10 days/year
• Paid Birthday Leave (qualify after 3 months) - 1 daylyear
• Paid Work Anniversary (qualify after 3 months) - 1 day/year
• 12 Paid US holidays off per year
• Raise on hourly pay (qualify after 6 months based on performance) Raise on hourly pay (qualify after 1 year based on performance)
• Quarterly performance bonus (Based on performance)
• Health insurance reimbursement of $76 per month (After 6 months)
• Health insurance reimbursement of $114 per month (After 1 year, *replaces the 6-month)

Our Values:

• Awareness - You make wise decisions despite ambiguity
• Courage - You are able to be vulnerable, in search of truth