Associate, Business Development

TerraCycle Overview

Our mission is to “Eliminate the Idea of Waste". Operating in 22 countries, TerraCycle is a global innovator in the circular economy, specialising in recycling hard-to-recycle materials. Our programs collect and recycle almost any waste stream, including beauty packaging, disposable face masks, babies' nappies, cigarette butts and chewing gum, which we then turn into new products - like the world's first shampoo bottle made from beach plastic, for example.

As a social enterprise, we drive positive change by partnering with some of the world’s largest corporations such as L'Oréal, P&G and Colgate to transform the collected packaging into new products like outdoor furniture, playgrounds and park benches

Job Overview

The Business Development Associate is an entry level role that supports the growth of the Australian and New Zealand business. This is a unique role for a resourceful, organised and driven individual looking for an exceptional opportunity in the sustainability field. The position is based in Sydney, Australia and reports and works closely with the Head of Business Development and the Business Development team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and effectively manage a healthy sales pipeline, from outreach, prospecting, qualification of leads, pitching, contracting, and more to drive deals to close
• Consistently meet or exceed sales revenue targets and KPIs
• Research and evaluate potential new partners in the CPG world and beyond
• Schedule and complete structured outreach in key industries by email and phone
• Develop client specific presentations and pitches
• Secure new business development partnerships
• Work with senior team members, including the Head of Business Development, Australia and New Zealand and Global Chief of Sales to assist in scheduling, meetings, and business development activities
• Manage company and client expectations
• Work with new partners on pricing and finalization of contracts
• Represent TerraCycle Brand Partnerships team at conferences and/or events, if needed
• Other tasks to support the team in driving growth, as needed

Desired Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Relevant degree in business, marketing, communications or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in Business Development, Sales or Business-to-Business industry desirable
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare clear and concise client-ready documents
• A demonstrated interest in sustainable/green business
• Fluency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Compensation

• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Flex Fridays (compressed working week with half-day off on Fridays)
• 2 paid volunteer days off per year
• Vegan and Vegetarian lunch provided at the office
• Dog friendly office
• Casual dress code
• Employee Assistance Program
• 1 week work from anywhere policy

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment. At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.