We are looking for a skilled and motivated Freelance/Part-Time Business Development Lead (BDL) to join Loka, the 2024 AWS Innovation Partner of the Year, for a 3-month experiment. This initiative is designed to drive pipeline growth and strengthen our position as a top AWS partner.

At Loka, we’re not just another AWS consultancy—we’re a team that thrives on building cutting-edge solutions. In the last year alone, we’ve helped advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste, and accelerate novel drug development for fighting cancer. We move fast, work with top-tier clients, and focus on impact. Now, we’re looking for a Business Development Lead who can work with our CMO and sales team to help us unlock new opportunities through AWS-funded campaigns and strategic outreach.

As a BDL, you’ll play a pivotal role in generating and nurturing leads, strengthening relationships with Loka and AWS sales teams, and helping architect a scalable BD process. To start, this is a part-time role (50-100 hours/month) with the goal to scale into a full-time position if the experiment proves successful. If you’re hungry to make an impact in a fast-moving, results-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation:
  • Drive 50–65 Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) and 6–13 Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) through targeted AWS-funded campaigns.
  • Focus on SMB and startup lead generation and outreach.
• Pipeline Development:
  • Identify and nurture new opportunities aligned with AWS funding programs such as MAP and SMB-focused offers.
  • Build and manage a self-controlled pipeline, positioning Loka as a preferred partner for AWS initiatives.
• Execution and Reporting:
  • Bring your expertise to build and maintain structured outreach processes.
  • Provide CMO weekly updates on lead generation, pipeline progress, and AWS feedback.
  • Contribute to a final Q2 review assessing success metrics, ROI, and recommendations for scaling.

Key Metrics for Success:

• 50–65 MQLs
• 6–13 SQLs
• 1-2 closed deals within the 3-month period
• Strengthened AWS relationships and positive feedback from stakeholders
• Clear ROI and a path to scalable BD processes for future campaigns

Who You Are:

• Proven Experience:
  • 3–5 years of business development or sales experience, ideally in the cloud, SaaS, or tech ecosystem.
  • Experience working with AWS sales teams or cloud-focused campaigns.
• Skilled Communicator:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for building trust with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Expertise in crafting compelling outreach messages aligned with AWS-funded efforts.
• Strategic and Analytical:
  • Results-driven with a focus on metrics, ROI, and strategic alignment.
  • Ability to manage multiple campaigns and assess their effectiveness with data-driven insights.
• Self-Starter with Structure:
  • Comfortable working in a part-time, freelance capacity with minimal supervision.
  • Availability during early and core US business hours.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working within a tightly scoped role.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card holder)

Why Join Us?

At Loka, we’re not just consultants—we’re builders, problem-solvers, and innovators. As the 2024 AWS Innovation Partner of the Year, we’ve earned our reputation by delivering impactful solutions across industries. Joining Loka means:

• Being part of a high-impact BD experiment where you can make a tangible difference.
• Strengthening your expertise in AWS-funded campaigns and strategic partnerships.
• Working with a fast-moving, creative team that’s making a dent in the universe.

We value speed, adaptability, and results, and we need a BDL who shares that mindset. If you thrive in environments where every move counts and want to be part of something bigger, Loka is the place for you.

Skills:
Alliance/Partner Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Campaigns, Cancer, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Drug Development, Ecosystems, Funding, Lead Generation, Leading Edge Technology, Marketing, Metrics, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Prospecting, Sales Qualification, Software as a Service (SaaS), Startup, Strategic Analysis, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Writing Skills

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