Time Sensitive!
Business
Development Representative
Part-Time Position
FarmHer,
Inc.
FarmHer’s Business Development Representative
will act as the liaison between existing and/or potential partners and the
FarmHer organization. The individual
selected for the position will be tasked with seeking new business
opportunities as well as follow through on existing relationships to create
continuous momentum for the FarmHer brand and contribute to the long-term
growth of the business.
A successful candidate in this position will
exude strong communication and relationship building skills to cultivate
partnerships with external organizations from first contact through closing of
an anticipated transaction, after-sales service and long term relationship
building. Candidates should be motivated, results-driven, and enjoy working in
a team environment.
This part-time position has the potential for
full-time employment based on growth and success of the candidate selected.
Primary
responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
●
proactively seeking new business
opportunities in the market and creating new ways to partner with other
organizations by scheduling meetings and/or calls between potential clients and
FarmHer
●
creating growth opportunities for
FarmHer while positively portraying the company’s mission of shining a light on
women in agriculture
●
qualifying partnership leads from
external company objectives and suggesting appropriate partnership
opportunities with FarmHer to help them achieve their goals
●
having the ability to
appropriately customize partnership agreements to guarantee customer
satisfaction and executing contracts through the close of transactions
●
continually building long-term
relationships with potential and existing partners
Other
responsibilities may include
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creating PowerPoint presentations,
sales displays and any other necessary tools for partnership meetings
●
communicating with clients about
new company developments and offerings
●
developing quotes, proposals and
contracts
●
negotiating and renegotiating
contracts by phone, email, and in person meetings
●
establishing yearly partnership
sales goals and ensuring these are met
Qualified
candidate must have
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a strong connection to, a working
knowledge of, and an in-depth perspective of the current events affecting the
agricultural industry
●
a desire to help FarmHer meet its
mission of shining a light on women in agriculture
●
strong oral and written
communication skills as well as IT skills
●
creative talents and the ability
to solve tough problems without the need to consult others
●
ability to handle situations under
pressure, prioritize obligations and meet short deadlines as needed
●
excellent time management,
organization and attention to detail
●
BS degree preferred in marketing,
business, agriculture or relevant field
This position will directly report to the
Founder + President of FarmHer, Marji Guyler-Alaniz.
Please submit resume, cover letter, references
and salary requirements to info@farmher.com by Monday, February 12, 2018.