Business Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• At Coconut, we forge connections between founders and businesses with exceptional remote talent, ensuring that meaningful and dependable partnerships are at the forefront of our mission.

• We are firm believers that success is achieved when all parties benefit. Our clients reach their objectives while our virtual professionals discover purpose and growth in their roles.

• We are actively seeking outstanding candidates to assume the position of Business Development Specialist.

⛳️ Requirements

• Develop and sustain prospect lists comprising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, fund of funds, and institutional investors.

• Execute outbound outreach through various channels including email, LinkedIn, phone calls, WhatsApp, and referrals.

• Assess leads and schedule meetings for the founder.

• Track inbound interest, such as email opens, website visits, and other buying signals, and ensure prompt follow-up.

• Oversee and update CRM records throughout the sales journey.

• Investigate potential investors and tailor outreach strategies accordingly.

• Assist with ongoing capital raising efforts and maintain a robust outreach pipeline.

• Support business development initiatives for Savannah Global, including outreach for managed IT services.

• Aid in executing marketing strategies such as webinars, white papers, social media campaigns, and advertising as they are developed.

• Continuously enhance outreach workflows and suggest process improvements.

• Experience in Sales Development Representative (SDR) or fundraising roles.

• Proven track record of engaging with executives, investors, or high-net-worth individuals.

• A warm, engaging, and personable communication style.

• Familiarity with AI tools and AI-assisted workflows.

• Experience with GoHighLevel is an advantage.

• Creative problem-solver with robust decision-making abilities.

• Availability to work during East Coast business hours.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive and capable of working autonomously.

• Strong background in outbound sales and business development.

• Experience with Zoho CRM.

• Comfortable utilizing Slack for communication.

• Industry/Tools Experience: Zoho CRM, Zoho Suite, Slack.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary – We value your skills and experience, offering an attractive compensation package.

• 13th Month Pay – Enjoy an additional month’s salary as a bonus—because who doesn’t appreciate a little extra?

• Paid Time Off – Take a breather with 12 days of PTO to use as you wish—be it for vacation, self-care, or a simple break!

• US Holidays Off – Benefit from 12 paid US holidays each year.

• Maternity & Paternity Leave – We support expanding families with dedicated leave for new parents.

• Comprehensive Healthcare – Quality healthcare benefits for you and your family are our priority.

• Life Insurance – Our full-time HMO plan includes life insurance for added peace of mind.

• Mental Health Support – Take care of your well-being with access to mental health consultations and wellness resources.

• Milestone Gifts & Birthday Treats – We celebrate your successes and make your special day even more enjoyable!

• Exciting Team Experiences – From island retreats to virtual town halls and regional meetups—because work should be enjoyable, too!

• Stay Connected – Join a supportive network where you can learn, grow, and connect with incredible individuals.