Business Development & Sales Associate in Boston, Massachusetts - #73353 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73353

Business Development & Sales Associate
Our client is seeking a Business Development & Sales Associate to help grow and expand an emerging business-to-business sales channel. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on sales professional who enjoys building new opportunities, developing customer relationships, and managing the operational details required to move orders from initial interest through fulfillment.

This role is on-site in Boston, Massachusetts.

Business Development & Sales Associate Responsibilities

• Drive business development efforts through proactive outreach, cold calling, lead follow-up, and relationship building with prospective business customers.
• Manage inbound sales opportunities from initial inquiry through conversion, gathering order requirements, timelines, product needs, and other key details.
• Develop relationships with corporate, hospitality, institutional, promotional, and other B2B customers to identify new sales opportunities and increase brand visibility.
• Guide customers through product selection, pricing, ordering, and customization processes while navigating questions or challenging conversations professionally.
• Own the order lifecycle from intake through fulfillment, maintaining visibility into approvals, inventory availability, production, logistics, and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate with internal operations, inventory, logistics, and cross-functional partners to ensure purchase orders and customer requests are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with customers regarding order status, requirements, changes, and delivery expectations.
• Support the continued development of sales processes, intake workflows, and customer experiences as the business grows and evolves.

Business Development & Sales Associate Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, account management, or a related client-facing role.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business through outbound prospecting, cold calling, relationship development, and lead conversion.
• Experience managing customer orders and coordinating operational activities involving inventory, logistics, fulfillment, or purchase orders.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to navigate complex or challenging conversations in a professional business environment.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage both strategic sales activities and detailed administrative tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where processes and business opportunities may still be developing.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple customers, orders, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience within consumer products, retail, footwear, apparel, or a related industry is preferred.

Compensation: Up to $38.03/hr. (DOE)

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