[Remote] Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Specialist (1099)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Closed Loop Solutions is a recycling and commodity trading company helping organizations across the U.S. unlock value from recyclable materials. They are seeking a Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Specialist to drive new business through outbound prospecting and build a downstream partner network.

Responsibilities

• B2B outreach via phone, email, and CRM
• Engage MRFs, recyclers, county programs, and manufacturers
• Conduct discovery on commodities, volumes, and current vendor relationships
• Qualify leads and support deals through to close
• Identify new processors, buyers, brokers, and logistics partners that strengthen Closed Loop’s downstream network and improve commodity market access
• Onboard and manage recycling and vendor partners
• Support commodity trading and logistics coordination
• Manage quotes and assist in deal coordination

Skills

• Confident, professional communicator — phone-first
• Detail-oriented: clean notes, accurate follow-through
• Self-directed; you don't need hand-holding
• Comfortable talking to facility operators, vendors, and logistics staff
• Embraces a tech-enabled sales approach — CRM usage is mandatory, not optional
• Background in B2B sales, logistics, commodity trading, or manufacturing is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is uncapped and directly tied to your output.
• High performers have the opportunity to earn significantly more than traditional SDR or appointment-setting roles through recurring commissions and strategic account development.
• You’ll gain exposure to commodity markets, recycling economics, logistics, sustainability programs, and national account management — experience rarely found in a single role.
• Strong performers can advance into Partner Development, Sales Operations, or National Account roles as CLS scales.
• Fully remote | Flexible schedule

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