Director of Business Development

Closedeal, LLC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup marketplace application is seeking a founding co-founder to drive business development and partnerships aimed at increasing foot traffic for local businesses. This full-time position offers equity as part of the role, encouraging a passionate, entrepreneurial individual ready to build something impactful from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and marketing, willing to engage actively in the local community.

Benefits

Equity as a founding partner

Opportunity to build from the ground up

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work hard, grind, and grow.
• Motivated by equity, not just a paycheck.
• Ambitious and patient in driving business.

Responsibilities

• Drive merchant signups and consumer adoption.
• Build partnerships with local business entities.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Shape long-term growth strategy.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Passion for sales

Relationship building

Creative marketing

Job description

We’re launching CloseDeal, a marketplace app designed exclusively for small businesses to boost foot traffic, loyalty, reviews, and word-of-mouth — with zero risk. Our mission is simple: help local businesses thrive while giving shoppers cashback and rewards for buying local.

Looking for a hands-on, energetic, and smart partner to join me as a founding co-founder of CloseDeal, a new marketplace app helping small businesses boost foot traffic, loyalty, and sales.

Our team is located in Hollywood, Florida — the role isn’t exclusive to the area, but we’d love to connect with someone local if possible.

✅ Must be willing to work hard, grind, and grow

✅ Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and patient — motivated by equity, not just a paycheck

✅ Passionate for sales, partnerships, and entrepreneurship

This is not just a job — it’s a chance to build something real from day one with ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Drive merchant signups and consumer adoption in our launch markets: Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
• Build partnerships with chambers of commerce, shopping centers, and community groups.
• Develop and execute creative go-to-market campaigns.
• Help shape the long-term growth strategy of CloseDeal.

What You Get

• Equity as a founding partner — not just a job, but true ownership.
• The opportunity to help build something from the ground up.
• Work side-by-side with a founder who has a clear launch plan and is deeply invested in making CloseDeal succeed.
• If you’re ready to grind, grow, and be part of something big, let’s talk.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Advertising Services

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