TerraCycle · 2 weeks ago
Associate, Business Development (French speaking)
TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, seeking a talented French speaking candidate to join their Business Development Team. The role focuses on building new business partnerships in the French market, supporting the growth of the European Commercial business by identifying leads and conducting outreach to potential clients.
RecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
The Business Development Associate is responsible for outreaching/sourcing and qualifying leads for the Business Development Manager, with the goal of securing initial calls and driving opportunities toward closure
Identify new partnership opportunities for TerraCycle through proactive outreach as well as management of inbound partnership inquiries via email, web-conferencing, and phone
Perform daily contact mining and outreach activities including cold calling, email outreach, LinkedIn, contact databases
Develop client-specific presentations highlighting TerraCycle's programs and present virtually or in person (when possible) to potential new partners in conjunction with the local and global Business Development team
Manage and move deals throughout the pipeline to finalization of contract/sales quote
A successful candidate in this role will be able to build and maintain a pipeline of 150-200 active conversations
Maintain records on accounts and update CRM system
Keep up to date with trends across the recycling industry
Collaborate with internal departments to find creative solutions for clients' needs and improve internal processes
Manage multiple projects and shifting deadlines
Identify new, profit generating opportunities for TerraCycle
Qualification
Required
French fluency is required
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare clear and concise emails
French first language/native, fluent in English. Other languages are appreciated
1-3 years of sales, business development, account management, marketing or consulting experience
Comfortable in fast paced sales environment and reaching targets, high volume of leads
Taste for challenge and goal oriented: you use your creativity to reach your goals and find solutions
Effective time and project management skills
Desire to learn and work on a team that is working to continuously improve our offerings and exceed our sales KPIs
Fluency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel
High energy team player!
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, and/or management is a plus but not required
Prior experience in waste management appreciated
Benefits
Flex Fridays
2 Volunteering Days
Enhanced Parental Leave
Quarterly team engagement
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discount platform
Income protection insurance
Hybrid working
Office exchange programme
Company
TerraCycle
TerraCycle recycles non-recyclable waste into various consumer products.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.83MKey Investors
NJEDAJH Partners
2024-09-18Series Unknown· $0.8M
2020-01-27Equity Crowdfunding· $6.03M
2010-06-01Series Unknown
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