Social Media & Business Development Assistant Volpe Media Co. Detroit, MI Job Details Part-time | Internship From $15 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Growing experience Research Business development Facebook Instagram Email outreach prospecting Full Job Description Social Media & Business Development Assistant Volpe Media Co. | Part Time | $15/hr + Commission Volpe Media Co. is a growing creative startup, and we're looking for a Social Media & Business Development Assistant to grow with us. This is an entry level position because we're a startup . You'll have the opportunity to learn how a creative business operates while gaining hands on experience in social media, marketing, business development, photography, and video. Your responsibilities can grow as Volpe Media grows. As we bring on more clients and expand our services, there will be opportunities for more hours, increased pay, higher commissions, and greater responsibility. This is not a traditional hard sales position . Your primary job is to start conversations, build relationships, identify businesses that could benefit from our services, and help get Volpe Media in front of the right people. Once you create genuine interest, I handle the pricing, proposals, contracts, and closing. The role also has a creative side. Depending on your interests and experience, you may assist with photo and video shoots, behind the scenes content, social media, on site client interaction, and other creative projects. What You'll Do Reach out to local businesses through phone calls, Instagram, Facebook, email, and in person Research businesses and identify potential clients Find and connect with business owners and decision makers Start conversations and introduce Volpe Media's services Follow up with potential clients Help generate and coordinate qualified leads, meetings, calls, consultations, or shoot opportunities Assist with photo and video production when needed Help create behind the scenes content and social media content Assist with social media posting and account support when assigned Represent Volpe Media professionally when interacting with businesses and clients Track outreach and communicate your progress What You DON'T Have to Do You are not responsible for closing deals. You won't be expected to negotiate pricing, create contracts, or convince someone to sign a large agreement.

Your goal is simple:

Get Volpe Media in the room. Once you've created genuine interest and connected me with a qualified potential client, I'll take over from there.

Pay Starting rate:

$15/hour Hourly work primarily covers outreach, research, follow up, and business development. As your responsibilities and involvement in creative production increase, your hourly rate can increase as well. Commission For an ongoing photo, video, or social media client that you personally introduce and help move toward becoming a paying client: $350 commission per new client Commission is paid once the client signs and their first payment is received. For larger or higher value projects, additional commission may be available depending on your contribution and the value of the opportunity. One time photo and video projects may also qualify for commission based on the project total. Hourly pay and commission are tracked separately, meaning you can earn both from the same client. Schedule Approximately 10 hours per week. Regular outreach hours will generally be Tuesday through Thursday, approximately 2-4 PM , with additional flexible hours available for business research, email and social media outreach, follow ups, and other business development tasks. The schedule may have some flexibility depending on business needs and your availability. How Outreach Works You'll have flexibility in how you approach finding opportunities.

You might:

Make phone calls to local businesses Send Instagram or Facebook messages Send personalized emails Research potential clients Follow up with previous contacts Identify businesses that could benefit from better photo, video, or social media content Visit local businesses when appropriate Find other creative ways to start conversations I'll provide an overview of Volpe Media's services and make sure you understand what we're offering. You don't need to have a perfect sales pitch or previous sales experience. I'm available to answer questions, help you refine your approach, and provide feedback. At the same time, you'll have the freedom to learn, experiment, and figure out what works. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Comfortable talking to new people Professional and reliable A good communicator Comfortable using social media Willing to make phone calls Self motivated and able to work independently Interested in photography, video, marketing, social media, or local business Interested in gaining real world experience Comfortable representing a growing creative company Previous sales, marketing, or business development experience is not required. We're more interested in someone who is personable, motivated, willing to learn, and comfortable putting themselves out there. This could be a great fit for someone looking for part time work, additional income, or hands on experience in the creative and marketing industries. Growth Opportunity This position is designed to grow with Volpe Media. We're starting this role as an entry level position because we're building the company. As the company grows, your role can grow with it. As you gain experience and take on more responsibility, there is potential for: More consistent hourly work Increased hourly pay Higher commission opportunities More involvement in photo and video production Additional social media responsibilities More client facing responsibilities Greater responsibility within the company We're looking for someone who wants to grow with a company rather than simply take a job. If you're someone who enjoys meeting people, discovering opportunities, using social media, and being part of creative projects, this could be a great fit. The goal isn't to sell people something they don't need. The goal is to find businesses that need what we do and start the conversation.

Pay:

From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Are you comfortable making phone calls and reaching out to businesses you have never spoken with before? Are you comfortable working independently and keeping track of your own outreach and follow ups?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Detroit, MI 48243