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ApplecartApplecartNew York, NY

Business Development Operations Lead

The Business Development Operations Lead will support senior Business Development team members in winning and growing business by preparing research and pitch materials for early-stage deals. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to understand client challenges.

70k – 80k/yr
Hybrid1+ YOEBusiness Development

About the role

What You’ll Do:

  • Work directly alongside senior members of Applecart’s Business Development team throughout the early stages of the deal lifecycle.
  • Prepare excellent research for early-stage business development calls, client-ready pitch materials, customized based on a client’s specific business challenges and use cases for Applecart’s platform.
  • Research business models, news developments, and prospect profiles for companies across industries to prepare for client pitches.
  • Become an expert in Applecart’s value proposition, product and business model.

Experiences and Capabilities You Bring:

  • 1+ years of experience in a role related to strategic communications, public affairs, PR or sales operations
  • Impeccable attention to detail - ability to deliver polished materials ready to go directly to C-Suite level clients
  • Strong proficiency in Powerpoint; experience producing intuitive, client-ready business decks and memos
  • Ability and desire to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously; history of being a self-starter
  • Strong written communication skills

Compensation:

Our compensation package consists of three components: (i) a base salary, (ii) bonus / variable compensation and (iii) generous equity compensation. The base salary range for this role is between $70,000-$80,000, based on the candidate's experience and skills relative to the requirements listed in the “Who You Are” section above. In addition to the base salary, the bonus / variable compensation is based on individual, team and company performance. The salary range provided is exclusive of additional compensation that candidates will receive in the form equity compensation. The salary range provided for this role is specific to candidates located in the New York City area.

Skills

PowerPointStrategic CommunicationsPublic AffairsPrSales Operations
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