[Remote] Business Development Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. The Business Development team seeks a driven individual to identify and develop new partnership opportunities, collaborating with sales teams to strategize outreach and manage the sales pipeline.ResponsibilitiesDrive new business by identifying, qualifying, and developing new partnership opportunities for AffirmCollaborate closely with Account Executives and the rest of the Sales & BD team to strategize creative outreach campaigns and determine priority of outreach based on potential impactManage the first stages of the Sales & Business Development pipeline by performing initial cold outreach and nurturing leads through various inbound channels, including phone, email and socialEngage potential partners about their goals and challenges, and educate them on the value of AffirmContribute significantly to Affirm’s growth as we scale our core business and productSkillsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experienceAt least 1 year of prior BDA experience in an outbound sales role prospecting cold leadsGrit. Lots of grit. You need to embrace challenges and be willing to work hard to achieve audacious goalsDemonstrated ability to succeed in a quota-carrying roleThe desire to pursue a career in sales, and the drive to be successfulStrong passion for E-commerceAbility to work closely with multiple non-sales teams internally; legal, merchant risk, marketing, etcExcellent ability to communicate, manage time efficiently, and be extremely detail-orientedA growth mindset and self-motivationAbility to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environmentWillingness to step up to greater responsibility, strong desire to contribute to overall goalsPassion and drive to change consumer banking for the betterBenefitsEquity rewardsMonthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spendingBenefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependentsFlexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expensesTime off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and rechargeESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discountCompany OverviewAffirm is a financial technology services company that offers installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.affirm.com.