Associate, Business Development - Programs

Core responsibilities:

• Identify and secure new partnerships for TerraCycle through proactive outreach as well as management of inbound partnership inquiries via email, web-conferencing, and phone
• Develop client-specific presentations highlighting TerraCycle's programs and present virtually or in person 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
• Maintain records on accounts and update CRM system

This role supports the growth of TerraCycle's US Program business, helping expand innovative sustainability solutions and recycling programs that divert waste from landfills and promote circular economy practices.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 1-3 years of sales, marketing or sustainability experience, preferred
• Ideally previous success selling services or products to businesses
• Experience negotiating and closing business opportunities, preferred
• Self starter, energetic, with solid prospecting skills, excited about generating new leads and closing deals
• Experience managing CRM software or databases
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
• 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
• 22 PTO + 2 VTO + 9 paid holidays per year
• Hybrid work schedule
• Year-round Flex Fridays
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F
• Casual office environment
• Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 annually

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. The company works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.