Summary: This role is for a Business Development Coordinator who thrives on building relationships within the local business community and creating engaging content to grow brand awareness. Highlights: 1. Prominent role in the local business community 2. Rewards someone who loves talking and networking 3. Direct path to growth As a Business Development Coordinator, you are a key part of Online Optimism’s presence in the Greater New Orleans market. You will have a prominent role in the local business community and be a first point of contact for a number of our New Orleans clients, growing our local book by building real relationships in real rooms. When you’re not developing relationships IRL, you’ll be producing ways to impress them in their feeds, and on their screens. This is the perfect role that rewards someone who loves talking, whether that’s to a prospective client at a networking event, or speaking on camera about what New Orleans businesses should do to grow in 2027. You’ll be working directly under our VP of Revenue, Jordan, with a straightforward path to growth. We offer a hybrid work environment where you can choose to work in-office at our New Orleans headquarters or at home. However, this specific role requires: Physically living and working in the Greater New Orleans area. Regular attendance at New Orleans networking events, business mixers, and community gatherings on behalf of Online Optimism, including some mornings and evenings. You will pick your events, so there’s flexibility in what you’re actually attending, but we’d expect you to attend 5–8 events per month. In-person meetings with local clients and prospects at their New Orleans locations. We’d ask if you’re going to be spending extended amounts of time (3+ weeks) outside Louisiana, you give us advance notice so we can plan around it. What You’ll Be Doing: 35% Networking & Community Presence: Representing Online Optimism at local events like the New Orleans Chamber, New Orleans & Company, and StayLocal. (There’s no cold-calling or even cold-emailing here) 30% Business Development: Creating proposals for inbound leads from New Orleans and onboarding your new clients. 25% Inbound Marketing : Producing resources on your own, or with the help of colleagues, that increase brand awareness in our local market. 5% Always Optimizing: providing ideas and suggestions to improve our processes and results. To apply and view Online Optimism's benefits, you must visit our application page: https://onlineoptimism.com/career/business-development-coordinator-new-orleans/ This application was uploaded on September 8th, 2026. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? If you’re looking for a place to grow where your work (and you) will be appreciated and rewarded, you’ll find a home at Online Optimism. You must have at least: 1 to 4 years of professional experience, preferably in marketing, sales, account management, business development, or a similar client-facing role. A genuine enthusiasm for in-person networking and a comfort walking into a room of people you don’t know yet. Knowledge of a range of digital marketing tactics, including social media, SEO/GEO/AEO, Google Ads, content marketing, and video production. Strong written and verbal communication skills. An existing connection to the New Orleans business community, or a clear excitement to build one fast. In addition, the strongest candidates will have: Previous agency experience Digital marketing certifications or a degree in marketing Proficiency with utilizing AI tools (we’re a Claude company) Basic knowledge of WordPress or web design The knowledge to answer with a local high school rather than college when asked “Where’d you go to school?” An existing local network in New Orleans A portfolio or track record of marketing work or new business wins Again, to apply and view Online Optimism's benefits, you must visit our application page. This application was uploaded on September 8th, 2026. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
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