Expansion Sales Associate Youth Programming

- Seeking a talented Expansion Sales Associate to join our Youth Programming team in Washington D.C.- Must excel at forming partnerships and creating opportunities with key stakeholders.- Responsible for securing contracts to support the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center.- Act as a liaison between our organization and clients like schools, community centers, and recreational facilities.- Goal is to increase visibility, establish trust, and cultivate beneficial partnerships for youth and communities.- Performance-based role with high earning potential.- Work closely with the Expansion Coordinator to make a positive impact on children and neighborhoods served by the Youth Center. Responsibilities:
• Serve as the main point of contact for partnership and branding initiatives in Washington D.C. for the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center expansion team.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with both new and existing partners to advocate for the organization's offerings and available opportunities.
• Keep abreast of all programs and potential partnership opportunities within the organization to effectively present them to potential partners.
• Actively pursue and manage new leads to expand the organization's outreach and influence.
• Develop innovative strategies to introduce programs to new partners and identify emerging markets for partnership growth.
• Cultivate strong relationships with partners, ensuring their satisfaction and acting as their primary liaison within the organization.
• Devise strategies to ensure the organization's offerings remain relevant to existing partners and to attract new collaborators. Qualifications:
• Passionate about fostering relationships and driving sales specifically in the Washington D.C., area.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a high standard of service excellence.
• Possess an outgoing and confident demeanor to effectively engage with colleagues and potential clients.
• Proficient in written, verbal, and presentation skills to communicate with clarity and impact.
• Capable of working autonomously as well as collaboratively to meet set deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work in diverse environments to reach out to potential partners.
• Demonstrates resilience and positivity in handling rejection positively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and effective time management abilities.
• Able to make informed decisions within established guidelines and protocols.
• Displays a positive attitude towards collaborating with adults and excels in a team-oriented environment.
• Minimum educational requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, preference for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
• Possesses 1-3 years of experience in sales or customer service roles.

• Serve as the main point of contact for partnership and branding initiatives in Washington D.C. for the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center expansion team.
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• Schedule and conduct meetings with both new and existing partners to advocate for the organization's offerings and available opportunities.
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• Keep abreast of all programs and potential partnership opportunities within the organization to effectively present them to potential partners.
•

• Actively pursue and manage new leads to expand the organization's outreach and influence.
•

• Develop innovative strategies to introduce programs to new partners and identify emerging markets for partnership growth.
•

• Cultivate strong relationships with partners, ensuring their satisfaction and acting as their primary liaison within the organization.
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• Devise strategies to ensure the organization's offerings remain relevant to existing partners and to attract new collaborators.