About the role

  • Business Development Manager at Local Hero, focused on expanding strategic partnerships and nurturing client relationships. Driving sales pipelines for franchise brands in the restaurant industry.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the business development lifecycle from strategy through execution
  • Champion Local Hero with clients and potential clients leveraging a deep understanding of our value proposition, services, and client success stories
  • Identify, target, and secure high-potential accounts, including national brands, franchise systems, and multi-location businesses
  • Guide industry-specific outreach strategies and oversee the development of customized pitch materials
  • Build strong relationships by tailoring communication to buyer roles, motivations, and objectives
  • Support leadership in pricing, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing strategic opportunities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and leadership teams to ensure alignment
  • Analyze pipeline health, deal velocity, conversion rates, and revenue trends to inform forecasting and planning
  • Present growth insights, opportunity analyses, and performance reporting to internal stakeholders
  • Stay informed on competitive offerings, market shifts, and vertical-specific trends
  • Represent Local Hero at conferences, industry events, and partner meetings
  • Use CRM tools and dashboards to track, manage, and optimize outreach and conversion activities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or client partnerships
  • Proven track record of lead generation, deal closing, and client retention
  • Ability to travel approximately 10%+

Benefits

  • Remote work available with the possibility of onsite or hybrid if in commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office
  • Time off is as important as hard work! Salaried employees are on a Flex PTO plan
  • Generous holidays including a reduced schedule between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Strong health plans - We even cover our employees' dental and vision premiums
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Matching traditional and Roth 401k
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental tenure-based leave: self-care and family first
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Assistance plan
  • Pet Insurance discount through the ASPCA
  • A killer culture with team members who have your back!
  • In-person and virtual connection points for culture building

Job title

Business Development Manager – Local Hero

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$70,000 - $75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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