At Coconut we connect founders and businesses with top-tier remote talent while prioritizing meaningful, reliable partnerships. We believe success happens when everyone wins. Clients achieve their goals, and our virtual professionals find purpose and growth in their work. We're currently looking for experienced top talent to fill the role below:
Job ID: 1782844531517
Business Development Specialist
Remote
$1,800 to $2,150 / month
Full-time · 40 hrs/week
Timezone: EST Business hours
Job Description
Experience Needed / Responsibilities
Build and maintain prospect lists of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, fund of funds, and institutional investors
Conduct outbound outreach through email, LinkedIn, phone calls, WhatsApp, and referrals
Qualify leads and book meetings for the founder
Monitor inbound interest, including email opens, website visits, and other buying signals, and follow up promptly
Manage and update CRM records throughout the sales process
Research prospective investors and personalize outreach strategies
Support ongoing capital raise initiatives and maintain a healthy outreach pipeline
Assist with business development activities for Savannah Global, including outreach for managed IT services
Help execute marketing initiatives such as webinars, white papers, social media campaigns, and advertising as processes are developed
Continuously improve outreach workflows and recommend process improvements
Good to Have
SDR or fundraising experience
Experience engaging with executives, investors, or high-net-worth individuals
Warm, engaging, and personable communication style
Familiarity with AI tools and AI-assisted workflows
Experience with GoHighLevel is a plus
Creative problem-solver with strong decision-making skills
Able to work East Coast business hours
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and capable of working independently
Non-negotiable Requirements
Strong experience in outbound sales and business development
Experience using Zoho CRM
Comfortable working in Slack
Industry Tools / Experience
Zoho CRM
Zoho Suite
Slack
Before Applying
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1
English Proficiency Rating
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2
1-Minute Introduction Video
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