Business Development Associate In Person Sales - Not Remote

The Junkluggers of Central Jersey•Bound Brook, NJ

29d•$80,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Junkluggers is seeking a local Business Development Representative to expand its strategic accounts and referral partnerships across Central New Jersey. This is an in-person role focused on building relationships with local businesses, property managers, realtors, contractors, moving companies, storage facilities, senior living communities, and other referral sources. The position involves face-to-face networking, in-person business visits, phone outreach, and digital communication. Candidates must be comfortable meeting clients and partners in person regularly. The role offers a base salary plus commission, bonuses, and incentives, and is ideal for a self-starter with a "hunter mentality" who enjoys meeting people and creating business opportunities. It provides an excellent chance to grow within a fast-paced small business environment and gain experience in business development, sales, marketing, and networking.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in sales, business development, customer service, or marketing preferred
Comfortable with both in-person meetings and phone/email communication
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated and highly organized
Comfortable networking and introducing yourself to new people
Results-oriented mindset with strong follow-through
Proficiency with social media and basic computer applications
Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office preferred
Local candidate preferred
Reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

Prospect for new business opportunities through in-person visits, phone calls, email outreach, networking, and social media
Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and referral partners
Attend networking events, chamber meetings, BNI groups, trade events, and community functions
Generate and manage a pipeline of leads and referral accounts
Conduct in-person meetings with prospective partners and customers
Schedule appointments and coordinate follow-up communication
Help develop local marketing and partnership strategies
Manage social media outreach and engagement
Update CRM systems and maintain organized sales records
Create weekly sales and activity reports