Associate, Business Development - Trenton, United States - TerraCycle

Description

Job Description

TerraCycle Overview

Our mission is to "Eliminate the Idea of Waste". Operating in 22 countries, TerraCycle is a global innovator in the circular economy, specialising in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. Our programs collect and recycle almost any waste stream, including beauty packaging, disposable face masks, babies' nappies, cigarette butts and chewing gum, which we then turn into new products - like the world's first shampoo bottle made from beach plastic, for example.

As a social enterprise, we drive positive change by partnering with some of the world's largest corporations such as L'Oréal, P&G and Colgate to transform the collected packaging into new products like outdoor furniture, playgrounds and park benches.

Job Overview

The Business Development Associate is an entry level role that supports the growth of the Australian and New Zealand business. This is a unique role for a resourceful, driven individual looking for an exceptional opportunity in the sustainability field. The position is based in Sydney, Australia and reports and work closely with the Business Development Manager and the Business Development team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential brand partners who need waste solutions for their products, with a focus on TerraCycle ANZ's market expansion strategy
• Obtain contact information for key players at prospective businesses and initiate email and phone contact with people at target businesses
• Create and pitch deal proposals
• Drive the sales process and negotiations until the signature of the contract
• Update and maintain a database of TerraCycle Australia and New Zealand's deal progress and development
• Support TerraCycle Business Development Manager with outreach, presentations and proposals
• Assist in the development and maintenance of key team documents and information management strategies
• Oversee Business development interns (if any)

Desired Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Relevant degree in business, marketing, communications or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in Business Development, Sales or Business-to-Business industry desirable
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare clear and concise client-ready documents
• A demonstrated interest in sustainable/green business
• Fluency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Compensation

• Entrepreneurial start-up environment with global growth opportunities
• Annual bonus gift
• Flexible work hours
• Flex Fridays, compressed working week with half-day off on Fridays
• 2 paid volunteer days off per year
• 2 working from home days per week
• Generous parental leave package
• Vegan lunch provided at the office
• Happiness manager-led regular social activities
• Dog friendly office
• Casual dress code
• Mental health sick days
• 1 week work from anywhere policy
• Endless recycling options

TerraCycle requires all employees to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or have a valid religious or medical reason for being exempt.

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment. At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.