Business Development Assistant (Part-Time)

2 months ago
Part-time
Junior
Sales and Business Development
Idealist Consulting

Idealist Consulting

Idealist Consulting provides Salesforce implementation, marketing automation, and custom application development services specifically designed to support the growth and impact of nonprofits and small businesses.

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 2000

Description

  • Coordinate a smooth and organized sales cycle through administrative support.
  • Keep sales cycle records and artifacts organized and up to date.
  • Create first-draft slide decks and estimates from templates as directed by senior sales team members.
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for sales meetings, client calls, and internal reviews.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and prospects on scheduling, documentation, and follow-up.
  • Prepare and format proposals, estimates, and RFP responses so they are polished and timely.
  • Support outbound prospecting through email and call campaigns to target accounts.
  • Help qualify inbound leads by gathering budget, timeline, and contact information before handoff to an Account Executive.
  • Track and nurture early-stage leads that are not yet sales-ready.
  • Provide day-to-day administrative support, including calendars, meeting prep, follow-up reminders, and assigned outreach tasks.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of professional experience in administration, customer service, business development, or account management.
  • Comfort using Salesforce or another CRM and maintaining clean, accurate records.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to support senior leadership and represent the company directly to clients and prospects.
  • Ability to manage both short- and long-term goals.
  • Experience with scheduling and calendar management.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace.
  • Experience with consulting or professional services sales is preferred.
  • Familiarity with the nonprofit sector is preferred.
  • Experience supporting proposal, estimate, or RFP development is preferred.
  • Experience using agentic tools to streamline processes is preferred.
  • Must currently reside in one of the listed eligible U.S. locations, including California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, or Washington.

Benefits

  • Equitable total compensation package.
  • Humane work weeks.
  • Flexible workday scheduling for personal appointments during the day.
  • Healthcare benefit package options.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Paid volunteer time.
  • 401(k) employer match.
  • Short-term leave available with tenure.

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