Apprentice, Strategy and Business Development

Job Description

What We’re Looking For The Sidebench apprenticeship program is a 6-month full-time paid developmental program that is designed to provide the Apprentice with valuable & meaningful first-hand experience within a specific discipline. We’re looking for a motivated individual who is looking to gain insight into business development and sales strategy within the tech and consulting world. Apprenticeship Details We are looking for a Strategy and Business Development Apprentice. We invest a lot of time into all of our Apprentices in the hopes that after their 6-month contract ends, they’ll be better suited to venture out into the world with strong work experience. There is a possibility that some apprentices may join the team full-time after the 6-month period ends. During the Apprenticeship you will: - Gain significant exposure to sales and business development practices within one of the fastest growing digital product consultancies in the US - Do impactful work that contributes to the greater goals of the Sidebench team - Be challenged to think big, creatively solve problems, and turn solutions into processes - Have a dedicated mentor throughout the apprenticeship who is there to help guide you and provide regular, structured feedback - Work with and learn from a team of smart, friendly, and fun techies who care about your development Responsibilities With our Business Development team, you will assist in a myriad of activities that cover everything from client relations to the core pillars of our sales strategies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Sourcing & qualifying quality leads for the Associates - Acquiring & maintaining a working knowledge of Sidebench solutions - Demonstrating initiative, creativity & collaboration through ad-hoc projects for various departments - Uncovering & qualifying prospective customer needs, understanding business processes, identifying projects, determining requirements, and ascertaining potential solutions - Handling various tasks throughout the sales cycle that support other BD team members and cross-functional teams - Helping prep for meetings and following up with additional materials to set the team up for success - Researching our clients, competitors and our target markets to provide greater insight for the wider team - Designing processes to equip Sidebench’s BD team with the necessary tools to execute on our sales strategy Qualifications We are looking for a self-starter who has some previous experience in a sales role with a B2B company or in a similar type of business development role. Our ideal candidate has: - 1-2 years of exposure to business development, client services, or communications roles - Genuine interest in technology and business and the desire to learn - The ability to work independently and go above and beyond the original scope of their tasks - Strong research and analytical skills and problem solving ability - Strong project management skills and strong attention to detail - Strong verbal and written communication skills - A positive attitude and remains responsive, proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable - Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with a start-up culture - Must be able to commit to a full-time role for a period of 6 months Preferred Local to the Los Angeles area and willing to come into the office 2-4 days/week Diversity Statement We know that innovation thrives on product teams where diverse points of view come together to solve hard problems in ways that are just now possible. As such, we explicitly seek people that bring diverse life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, diverse cultures, and diverse work experiences. Please be prepared to share with us how your perspective will bring something unique and valuable to our product teams. Apply for this job