Pursuit is a social impact organization that creates economic transformation for high-need, high-potential individuals through our technical training programs. We are not just another coding boot camp. We are a mission-driven organization that goes beyond technical instruction to offer coaching, career development, and employer partnerships that help our Fellows secure high-paying software engineering jobs and thrive in their new careers.

We are One Big Team

The passionate and collaborative team at Pursuit gives its all to achieve our mission. And it’s not just staff. We work with employer partners that love hiring our Fellows because they are so well prepared, ranging from big financial firms to scrappy startups, and everything in between. We also activate and engage hundreds of volunteers that come from all areas of the tech industry. These experts and professionals help keep our curriculum fresh and our standards for achievement high by participating in our admissions process, as well as program-specific activities such as interview training, DemoDays, Hackathons, and Capstone projects. 

Pursuit is looking for a sharp and driven individual to join our Partnerships & Business Development team as an Associate. This role will play a critical role in identifying new business and revenue generating opportunities for both employer partnerships and funding. This is an entry level position with high growth potential. 

As a Business Development Associate you will: 

Support the team by performing lead generation and qualification, and general sales support, specifically: 

• Research, evaluate and prioritize new and existing opportunities 
• Manage and maintain a pipeline of interested prospects to qualify and advance opportunities
• Develop and prepare compelling pitch materials that are tailored to the corporate partner and that showcase Pursuit’s value proposition.
• Provide administrative and operations support across the partnerships team, including scheduling, event support and maintaining customer relationship management system (Salesforce)

What you need to be considered for the Business Development Associate role: 

• .5 - 1 year experience in a professional setting, with a strong preference for sales support or partnership development experience. Internship experience definitely counts. 
• Drive to achieve and exceed personal goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively to reach weekly, monthly and quarterly goals
• Proficiency in Excel, G-suite, PowerPoint or Google Slides a must
• Bonus points for Salesforce knowledge and proficiency

Where you’ll work: 

• Virtually—for now—from your home or our community office space in Long Island City, NYC
• Because we are One Big Team, we are having conversations on what a return to in-person work schedules would look like and are actively gathering feedback from staff and fellows to determine the best course of action 

Pursuit offers: 

• Great culture where transparency, respect, teamwork, and kindness are valued
• Competitive compensation in base ($65k) plus sales bonus and a full benefits package
• Unlimited PTO and an all-Pursuit week-long holiday the last week of December
• The opportunity to start a career in business development/sales on a growing team

Pursuit values diversity: 

Our team has a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we value the richness that diversity brings to our organization. We welcome new perspectives and affirm that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, familial or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuit is an equal opportunity employer.

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