Business Development Representative

WHO WE ARE
Poker Power is a company led by women for women with the goal of teaching 1 million women+ how to play the game of poker. We believe that poker teaches us critical skills and strategies such as risk taking, capital allocation, negotiation, decision making and confidence in any scenario in business and in life. Through our mobile app, community and corporate events, Poker Power utilizes gameplay (not gambling) to help women build confidence, challenge the status quo, learn strategy and assess risk in a fun, supportive, safe-to-fail environment. Learn more about what Poker Power brings to the table here.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Business Development Associate at Poker Power will play a key role in expanding our impact by identifying new business opportunities, cultivating relationships with potential corporate clients, and executing business development initiatives. This position is perfect for a proactive and hands-on individual who excels in relationship building and can also execute tactical tasks to drive the success of our programs. You will collaborate directly with the Head of Business Development to support and implement strategies that enhance business growth and client satisfaction.
This position will be based in our NYC office and will work in a hybrid environment.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation: Proactively identify and generate new leads through research, outreach, and engagement supporting the expansion of Poker Power's client base.
• Lead Qualification: Qualify leads by asking insightful questions and gathering relevant information and guide handoffs to maximize probability of conversion
• Sales Operations: Develop and execute tactical sales operations initiatives to achieve targets and deliver solutions to clients.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, acting as a trusted advisor and tailoring solutions to meet their needs
• KPI Tracking: Monitor and track progress against goals, making adjustments as necessary to ensure successful execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, or a related field
• Proven ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Excellent communication, but orally and in writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Google Slides/PPT and Google Sheets/Excel

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Demonstrated interest in EdTech, Leadership Development, Women's Empowerment.
• Experience in high-growth, early-stage startup environments.

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $105,000, however base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location. This position also may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a range of health & wellness benefits
Poker Power is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
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