
Business Development Director
ecoATM Gazelle
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own and close new retailer partnerships—meet/exceed new-business quota and deliver signed agreements, installed kiosks, and revenue.
- Build and execute plans to close target retailers; identify decision makers, influencers, and buying committees; draft messaging and pitch materials
- Run discovery to understand retailer objectives and constraints; develop tailored value propositions and ROI models for device recycling and trade-in.
- Manage the full sales cycle from first outreach through signed contract and handoff to implementation; maintain momentum with clear close plans.
- Lead negotiations and contract redlines (commercial terms, rent/revenue share, placement, SLAs, and legal/privacy/security requirements as applicable) to signature.
- Prepare and deliver persuasive proposals and executive-ready presentations; present to VP/C-level stakeholders and cross-functional committees.
- Drive outbound prospecting (cold calling, email, LinkedIn, partners, and events) to build pipeline—while prioritizing late-stage advancement and closing activity.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders to create winning solutions and ensure deliverability across Legal, Marketing, Analytics and Account Management.
- Refine our tradeshow strategy and represent ecoATM at key industry events; generate qualified opportunities and convert them to closed-won deals.
- Stay informed on industry trends and maintain a deep understanding of the retailer ecosystem as well as smartphone and electronics recycling trends
- Report on forces that shift strategic directions for account opportunities
- Utilize Salesforce to manage full-cycle pipeline, forecasting, and reporting; maintain accurate stage hygiene, close dates, and next steps.
- Partner with internal teams to translate prospect needs into clear requirements and a clean handoff once deals are signed.
- Own weekly forecasting and performance updates; track pipeline health, stage conversion, win rates, cycle time, and forecast accuracy.
- Work with Analytics on scoring potential retailer locations and building financial model proposals in Excel.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience selling into retailers in all channels – Discount, Dollar, Grocery, Convenience and others
- Deep understanding of retailers’ operations and key stakeholders
- Proven track record of success in meeting and exceeding quota in winning and closing retailer accounts
- Demonstrated experience leading contract negotiations and redlines through signature (commercial terms and legal agreements)
- Strong communication, organizational, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to sell and close at all decision-making levels
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and team environment
- Self-motivated, creative, and flexible
- Strong analytical skills with a strategic, long-term focus
- A strategic and analytical mindset, with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
- Organized professional who excels in prioritizing tasks and managing a fast-paced sales environment
- Strong experience and expertise with Excel, Salesforce, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Tableau
Benefits
- Short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sales cycle managementcontract negotiationvalue proposition developmentROI modelingpipeline forecastingdata analysisfinancial modeling
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalnegotiationpresentationself-motivatedcreativeflexiblestrategic mindsetanalytical thinkingtask prioritization