Business Development Associate
As a Business Development Associate, you will play a key role in the continuing growth of our company by researching, identifying, and qualifying potential leads. The primary focus is on setting the stage for conversations with appropriate potential clients and partners.
Five Blocks is a digital reputation pioneer, shaping perceptions of companies and individuals through thoughtful planning of their digital footprint — as seen in search.
We are a digital reputation management firm providing technology and services to a large variety of top companies and organizations, mostly in the US.. Our work is focused primarily on helping brands manage how they appear in Google, Wikipedia, and AI-powered search.
We use our proprietary technology and data-driven diagnostics to analyze a brand’s internet presence and, working closely with the company’s communications team, we map out a more deliberate digital presence for our clients.
Our clients include well-known brands and individuals in fields including financial services, healthcare, hospitality, education, and philanthropy. Our clients and PR partners choose Five Blocks because we provide premium technology, services, and support.
Responsibilities include:
- Research: Conduct research to identify potential customers and partners within target industries or market segments.
- Sales Funnel: Qualify leads based on established criteria to ensure alignment with our ideal customer/partner profile; Schedule appointments for the biz dev team with qualified leads; Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions.
- Communications: Clearly and effectively articulate the value proposition of our products/services.; Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align consistent brand messaging.
- Content: Use analytics tools (including our own IMPACT and AIQ) to prequalify leads as well as glean insights, create data sets, and prepare snapshots to assist in the production of relevant reports.
- Skills Training: Participate in ongoing training programs to enhance product knowledge, sales skills, and industry awareness.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in sales or business development
- Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly
- Goal-oriented approach, with a desire to succeed in a sales-driven environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Web and technology literacy; ability to learn quickly
- Experience using Excel, Word, and Powerpoint in a professional environment
- Self-starter; capable of multitasking, research and problem-solving; strong work ethic
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of SEO / online reputation management
- Customer success experience in a highly professional environment
- Content creation / graphics experience a strong advantage
- Experience and interest in use of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT
What’s in it for you:
- The opportunity to play a significant role in a highly successful company poised for a burst of growth
- Skills training in a challenging field
- An empathic, warm workplace with honest, good people
- An English-language work environment
- Office gym, company subsidized lunches, active culture committee, coffee options for nearly every quirk
- Competitive salary and benefits
The position is full-time from our offices in the larger Jerusalem area. We have multiple open positions.
Send your C.V. to jobs@fiveblocks.com or Apply
