Job Overview

Our client is seeking a skilled Business Development Specialist to take ownership of critical business development functions that blend grant research with B2B sales outreach. This hybrid role allows you to shape processes, build systems, and directly contribute to client acquisition across multiple industries. You'll work independently on grant tracking and prospect management while collaborating strategically on content creation and sales initiatives.

Client Overview

Our client is a dynamic sole proprietorship offering business development consulting services to diverse clients across nonprofit organizations, real estate, and AI platforms. As the business expands rapidly, it needs a skilled professional to manage grant research and B2B sales operations while building foundational processes from the ground up.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time, with a 1-hour break (40 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive grant research and tracking for nonprofit clients, maintaining organized documentation of opportunities and deadlines
• Build and manage CRM systems from scratch using Google Workspace tools, creating shared documents and workflows that support sales operations
• Execute B2B cold outreach campaigns to identify and engage potential business clients across multiple industries
• Develop sales content including videos and images to support business development campaigns and prospect engagement
• Track and manage sales funnels, monitoring prospect progress and documenting all client interactions systematically
• Collaborate on sales and marketing strategy development while executing tactical tasks independently
• Research potential business prospects and compile detailed information to support targeted outreach efforts
• Provide research and potentially draft content for grant applications when needed

Requirements

• Five to ten years of business development or sales experience, demonstrating progression and results
• Proven expertise in B2B sales processes, including cold outreach and lead management
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace tools and ability to build functional CRM systems and documentation
• Grant research experience, including tracking processes and understanding nonprofit funding landscapes
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and build processes from the ground up without extensive SOPs
• Proactive thinking skills with ability to strategize and execute without step-by-step guidance
• Excellent communication skills for prospect engagement and collaborative work

Nice to have

• Bonus if you have experience creating marketing content such as videos or graphics for sales campaigns
• It helps if you've worked in startup or sole proprietor environments where you wore multiple hats
• Bonus if you have grant writing experience beyond research and tracking
• It helps if you've worked across multiple industries including nonprofit, real estate, or technology sectors

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
• Incentives

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be determined by your performance during the application process; submissions that meet all requirements will receive priority review.