Business Growth & Outreach Specialist

Bark & Mane•San Marcos, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bark & Mane Mobile Pet Grooming is looking for a motivated, outgoing Part-Time Business Growth & Outreach Specialist to help us grow our mobile pet grooming business in the New Braunfels, San Marcos, Kyle, and surrounding areas. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, networking, and finding creative ways to bring new customers to a local business. We are a growing mobile pet grooming company, and we’re looking for someone who can help us get our name in front of more pet owners and build relationships with businesses and organizations that can refer customers to us.

Requirements

Friendly, confident, and comfortable talking to strangers
Naturally outgoing and personable
Comfortable making phone calls and visiting businesses
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Organized and good at following up
Creative and willing to think outside the box
Comfortable using social media and basic technology
Passionate about pets and/or local businesses
Experienced in sales, marketing, networking, business development, or customer service preferred, is required
You do not need to be a pet groomer. We’re looking for someone who is good at building relationships and creating opportunities.

Responsibilities

Visit local businesses and organizations to introduce Bark & Mane and build referral relationships using a company vehicle
Identify potential referral partners such as apartment communities, veterinary clinics, pet stores, dog trainers, boarding/daycare facilities, rescues, and other pet-related businesses
Make phone calls and follow up with potential business partners
Help develop partnerships, promotions, and referral opportunities
Distribute marketing materials and represent Bark & Mane professionally in the community
Identify local events and networking opportunities where Bark & Mane should have a presence
Follow up with leads and track outreach activities
Help generate new customer leads and contribute ideas for growing the business
Work closely with the owner to test and develop new growth strategies