About Techstars

Techstars is a global ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to bring new technologies to market wherever they choose to build their business.

With 18 mentorship-driven accelerator programs worldwide, Techstars exists to support the world’s most promising entrepreneurs throughout their lifelong journey. Techstars provides access to over 3,000 founders, mentors investors, and corporate partners, allowing entrepreneurs to accelerate the pace of innovation and do more faster. Techstars makes entrepreneurship more accessible by providing access to capital, guidance, marketing, business development, customer acquisition, and recruitment.

Sales Operations Coordinator Job Summary:

As the Sales Administrator, you’ll assist the business development team by coordinating the administration and logistics of multiple Techstars corporate sponsor accounts.

What You’ll Do: 

• Respond to all inbound inquiries for information about Techstars Corporate Partner programs in a timely manner
• Log the inquiries into Business Development CRM system, Pipedrive
• Conduct initial phone screenings with potential partners to gauge interest and gather important information
• Prepare standardized materials package and send to interested parties in a timely manner (target <1 business day)
• Update Pipedrive with relevant information gained through phone screenings
• Route qualified opportunities to appropriate Business Development resource and set appointments based on availability
• Coordinate the scheduling of face to face meetings with prospective customers.
• Provide business development updates to the Techstars staff
• Create and manage “drip content process” to regularly provide curated information to leads in the pipeline that are maintained in the “nurture” status.
• Work closely with Vice President of Business development to coordinate the development of materials for other members of the Techstars staff.
• Maintain Business Development master calendar and ensure to information is update appropriately.  

Desired Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced administrative role, with client facing or business development experience a plus
• Highly ambitious, organized and self-directed
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, experience with Salesforce, Pipedrive or other sales CRM tools
• Interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship, or venture capital
• Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)
• A Bachelor's degree (or commensurate experience) in Business, preferably marketing or business development

Perks and Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Top-tier and multi-choice health insurance plans with generous employer contribution
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Professional Development Stipend
• Deep exposure to Techstars’ network of 5000+ top caliber entrepreneurs, investors, mentors and corporations

Techstars is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, nor any other basis prohibited by law.