Business Development Associate

Job Description

At Mumford Industries, we are well aware of the impact our sustainability and recycling solutions have on businesses and manufacturers, and we will not rest until everybody knows. We are seeking a business development associate (entry level) to explore new and untapped business opportunities and relationships as well as supporting our valued client base.

The ideal candidate is a quick learner who is ready to provide clients with professional and reliable services that give them the ability to be environmentally responsible, profitable, and competitive in their business practices. He or she should also have an aptitude for sales, as the opportunity to promote company products and services arises. The most successful business development associate will have the communication and interpersonal skills needed to provide support, answer questions, and resolve issues in an efficient manner. Serving as the voice and face of our company, he or she will be integral to reinforcing our reputation as the “We Can Help – It’s What We Do” Industrial Plastics Recycling Company.

Objectives of this Role

Developing new business opportunities and support existing

Development of proposals and presentations for new business materials to create and nurture business opportunities and partnerships

Identify sustainability trends and customer needs and meet regularly with management to discuss strategy

Partner with management to identify and address customer needs

Interact and build relationships with our vendors to increase profitability and service to our clients 

Build expert and dynamic knowledge of company services and products

Maintain and share professional knowledge through, networking, events, and presentations

Build and manage social media presence

Skills and Qualifications

Strong communication skills, including active listening and clear articulation

Eagerness to learn the business of industrial plastics recycling – from start to finish

Ability to multitask, manage time, prioritize and organize

Comfortable in a corporate setting as well as a manufacturing environment

Goal oriented, self-motivated, tenacious, team player

Willing to travel to meetings, conferences and events

Integrity in work ethic

Some college or equivalent work experience