Tenacious, pragmatic, with a keen sense of humor and altruistic streak? You just might be an Idealist!At Idealist Consulting, we are innovators and problem-solvers committed to global progressive action. We help organizations grow through Salesforce implementation, marketing automation, and custom application development. Idealist Consulting has been B Corp Certified since 2008.As a Business Development Assistant you will be the glue that keeps our sales team organized and accountable, keeping records accurate, tasks on track, and clients well taken care of. This is a great fit if you are detail-oriented, enjoy checking things off a list, and want a foot in the door with a growing sales team.This is a part-time, hourly position on the Sales team. Candidates must currently reside in one of the following locations to be considered for this role: California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, or Washington. We are unable to consider candidates residing outside these locations at this time.How You’ll ContributeCoordinate a smooth, organized sales cycle through administrative supportKeep sales cycle records and artifacts well organized and up to dateCreate first draft slide decks and estimates from templates as instructed by senior sales membersCoordinate scheduling and logistics for sales meetings, client calls, and internal reviewsServe as a friendly, professional point of contact for clients and prospects on scheduling, documentation, and follow-upSupport outreach, qualification and nurturing initiativesHelp prepare and format proposals, estimates, and RFP responses so they go out looking polished and on timeSupport outbound prospecting through email and call campaigns to target accountsHelp qualify inbound leads, gathering budget, timeline, and contact information before handing off to an Account ExecutiveTrack and nurture early-stage leads that are not yet sales-ready, keeping them warm until timing improvesMonitor and complete assigned outreach tasks from marketing engagement campaignsAdditional duties and projects as assignedProvide day-to-day administrative support: calendars, meeting prep, and follow-up remindersHelp maintain templates and simple how-to guides so the team stays consistentWhat You Bring1–3 years professional experience in administration, customer service, business development, or account managementComfortable using Salesforce or another CRM, with an eye for keeping records clean and up to dateStrong organizational skills and attention to detailDemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable supporting snr leadershipComfortable representing the company directly to clients and prospectsAbility to manage short and long term goalsExperience scheduling and calendar managementProficient in Google WorkspaceNice to HaveExperience with consulting or professional services salesExperience using salesforce, or other CRMs Familiarity with the nonprofit sectorExperience supporting proposal, estimate, or RFP developmentExperience using Agentic tools to augment or streamline processWhat You Can ExpectEquitable total compensation package & humane work weeksFlexible workday scheduling so you can take personal appointments during the day when you need toHealthcare benefit package options that meet the diversity of our team’s needsGenerous Paid Time Off policyPaid Volunteer Time to encourage community involvement and civic engagement401k employer match and short term leave available with tenureA Little More About UsIdealist Consulting was founded in 2006 by returning Peace Corp volunteer Rob Jordan to help nonprofits and progressive organizations grow mission impact through technology. We’re committed to delivering innovative technical solutions to empower organizations working on some of the world's most important causes.$25-$30/hrCommission pool eligible after 90 daysIdealist Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Idealist Consulting does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its consulting and employment policies. We have a majority female leadership team and believe in the B Corp Declaration of Interdependence which states that businesses should aspire to do no harm and benefit all. Read our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Ethics page.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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