Merit America

Merit America closes the opportunity gap at scale by preparing adults stuck in low-wage roles for well-paying careers.

Business Development Manager

Business Development RepBusiness Development RepFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2018H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$118K / year

5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Draft executive-level concept notes and partnership proposals for six and seven figure partnerships • Create and regularly refresh one-pagers, case-studies, and partnerships collateral • Drive pipeline momentum by tracking deal progress, spotting stalled opportunities, and partnering with MD, Partnerships to drive next steps. • Serve as deal lead for 1-2 smaller partnership opportunities (approximately 10% of time in H2), owning execution from early qualification through launch, with MD guidance and support • Develop executive briefing memos, research summaries, and meeting agendas • Attend senior-level partnership conversations and synthesize insights. • Draft follow-up emails and recap communications • Track action items and proactively advance next steps • Partner with the MD to refine positioning strategy and tailor messaging for different executive stakeholders (HR, Talent, Operations, CSR, etc.). • Maintain accurate data and reporting on pipeline health • Ensure accurate and organized data in Salesforce for all prospects, contacts, and partnerships. • Develop clear transition process and account documentation to ensure seamless handoff to Partner Success Team • Continuously refine and optimize processes, codifying best practices and insights into a structured, evolving Partnerships BD playbook. • Proactively identify new partnership ideas, sectors, or engagement models • Analyze industry trends and market signals • Experiment with improvements to outreach strategy and messaging • Attend senior-level partnership conversations and synthesize insights to continuously strengthen our enterprise sales approach and playbook.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years relevant experience in business development, partnerships, consulting, recruiting, or related external-facing roles
  • Ability to independently correspond with senior external stakeholders in writing, on calls, and in meetings
  • Experience conducting research and building targeted prospect lists
  • Strong written communication skills, including drafting executive-level communications and proposals
  • Proven ability to manage up effectively and coordinate across senior stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Salesforce and sales engagement tools
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • High ownership mindset and ability to operate proactively
  • Comfort using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) to enhance productivity, research, and content development
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage technology to work more efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% Paid Employee Only Coverage)
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  • Dependent care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Merit
  • Education & personal development reimbursement
  • Catalog of courses for professional learning and development
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Unlimited vacation (after a 90-day introductory period)
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption benefits (after 1 year of employment)
  • 11 federally recognized holidays
  • 2 week holiday office closure in December/January
  • 401(k) retirement plan with automatic Merit contribution
  • Wellness Benefits/Wellness Resources
  • Discount perks at work program
  • Phone/technology stipend
  • Home office setup stipend
  • Affinity groups and community building via virtual, in-person, and/or regional meetups

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