Outfit is a next-generation platform revolutionizing the way contractors access work opportunities by directly connecting brands with premium talent.
Outfit offers contractors the opportunity to showcase their skills as influencers, ambassadors and sales specialists to monetize their personal profiles, manage payments, tax and invoicing...all in one place.
Brands receive unobstructed access to a marketplace of top-tier talent without the cost, clutter and inefficiencies of the traditional agency offering. Our current clients include American Express, MoMA, Adidas, Edition Hotel Group and a variety of creative agencies.
As a rapidly evolving tech start-up, it’s all hands on deck in the Outfit office. We’re a small and progressive team committed to seamless experiences both IRL and URL. We have raised seed funding and are poised for growth.
Position Description:
We’re looking for a Business Development Associate to promote and sell Outfit’s product. This is a cross-functional role, critical to the success of our business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing sales strategies and researching new business opportunities.
- Generating, organizing and managing leads.
- Having an in-depth knowledge of Outfit’s product, value proposition and pricing, and being able to communicate this effectively to prospective clients.
- Developing relationships with prospective clients through face-to-face meetings (COVID-permitting), phone calls and emails.
- Creating and delivering client presentations, product walkthroughs and business proposals.
- Negotiating with prospective clients.
- Tracking the progress of the sales process using Salesforce.
- Other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
You will also be given creative freedom to participate in additional projects that may spark your interest.
Benefits
As our Business Development Associate, we can offer you:
- Competitive base salary plus commission
- Flexible and remote work options
- A fantastic opportunity to grow, learn and make a meaningful impact empowering freelancers in the gig economy
We are looking for a career-hungry, charismatic individual who will deliver results and fit in well with the team. We encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:
A natural flair for developing sales from the initial self-generated lead through to closing the deal.
- Previous business development experience or familiarity with influencer marketing agencies.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- A driven self-starter who is able to meet targets and effectively manage time and priorities.
- Excellent research and negotiation skills.
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
- An enthusiastic, can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever help is needed.
- A genuine interest in being part of a dynamic start-up
