Independent Contractor Opportunity: Business Development Associate

We are looking for an Independent Business Development Associate to support our sales team by ensuring timely follow-ups on leads, updating CRM records, and assisting with prospect research. This role involves working closely with our Business Development Representative to keep sales activities organized and efficient.

Contractor Responsibilities

Sales Support & Follow-Up
• Assist in tracking sales leads and follow-ups.
• Ensure sales activity (calls, emails, meetings) is accurately logged in HubSpot.
• Include a one-sentence summary of why you’re interested in this role at the top of your resume.
• Identify and flag overdue follow-ups or stalled opportunities.
• Provide reminders and updates on active deals.
• Attend bi-weekly check-ins to report on lead activity and process updates.

CRM Maintenance & Data Entry
• Input and organize lead information in HubSpot.
• Update lead statuses and lifecycle stages as needed.
• Verify and correct data for accuracy and consistency.
• Generate simple reports to assist with outreach tracking.

Prospect Research & Data Collection
• Use ZoomInfo to find and verify potential leads.
• Gather contact details for outreach.
• Identify potential interest signals from prospects.
• Organize lead lists and sync data with HubSpot.

Required Minimum Qualifications
• Fluent in English (writing, speaking, and reading).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
• Experience with HubSpot CRM (or a similar sales/marketing CRM).
• Experience using ZoomInfo (or a similar lead-generation tool).
• Enter "Hi Big Voodoo -" at the beginning of your subject.
• Comfortable handling data entry and tracking lead status.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while following established processes.
• Prior experience in sales support, business development assistance, or lead research.

Our company operates within the Eastern Time Zone (ET) in the U.S., from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. While independent contractors should be available during this timeframe for effective communication, they maintain full control over how they complete tasks, as long as deadlines and expectations are met.

Note: Service hours for this independent contractor opportunity will not exceed 40 hours per week unless prior approval is obtained from the CEO or a designated company representative.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
• Background in digital marketing, legal marketing, or professional services.
• In your cover letter, tell us your favorite book, TV show, or a fun fact about yourself.
• Ability to generate simple sales reports.
• Familiarity with sales automation tools.

This is a support role, ideal for someone detail-oriented who enjoys keeping sales activities organized and assisting with outreach efforts. If you have experience with HubSpot, sales data entry, and lead research, we invite you to apply and help drive our sales success as an independent contractor. Bonus points if you mention your favorite emoji somewhere in your application.