Who are we?
At Leadership Connect, we believe that relationships are everything in business and in life. Founded by two former CEOs of S&P 500 companies and a former presidential press secretary, our premier information service is built for developing relationships that impact decisions in government, business, and media. Utilizing deep research expertise and cutting-edge technology, we help our clients win business and influence policy across various specialties and verticals. We are a close-knit team dedicated to helping each of our users make a difference.About the RoleAs an Outreach Associate at Leadership Connect, you will be part of a team tasked with making calls to the federal government.
You will be responsible for tracking down names, titles and contact information and keeping meticulous notes. This role is ideal for people naturally comfortable with social interaction, diligent in the pursuit of information, and resilient in the face of challenges.
Core Functions of the Role:
- Engaging with federal agencies to receive updates
- Expressing confidence while conducting cold calls to government organizations
- Emailing and following up on emails to confirm new data
- Organizing and sharing relevant information in written and verbal form as part of a team
- Creating your own workflow to break up the day and communicating issues daily, coming up with ad hoc solutions
About You:
- A focus on data quality, the ability to collect, research and analyze information.
- Comfortable learning and navigating complex organizational structures
- A capacity for liaising effectively with leaders and staff within the government.
- The ability to be trained and to teach, with excellent listening and retention skills.
- Flexibility: comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and able to work well under pressure.
- Knowledge of social media, use of the web and Microsoft Office applications.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are highly organized, have superior time management skills and can perform independently.
- You want to work in a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to the development and implementation of new processes.
- Be creative, a resilient problem-solver! We embrace new ideas.
- A Plus: Knowledge of the US Government, or any experience working within or across government.
What is it like to work here?
We foster an environment that encourages all our team members to excel by offering competitive compensation for top talent. We believe in creating a friendly and enjoyable workplace, with regular team-building events, happy hours, and more. Transparency is key within our company, and we hold weekly town halls led by our CEO to address questions regarding business plans, product direction, and company goals. In addition, we provide flexible PTO policies to ensure you can enjoy your time outside the office and focus on your personal life.Everyone from full-stack developers to data scientists, former Hill staffers, and sales professionals help shape our in-depth people intelligence.There is never a dull moment in our Washington, D.C.
headquarters. People come from all over the world to join forces at Leadership Connect. We currently have teams working remotely and in-office and often get together for rooftop happy hours, exploring a brand new office, and meeting all the new hires on our growing team.
Want to join our amazing team?
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we still want to hear from you! Leadership Connect is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes.
So, when applying to Leadership Connect we focus on evaluation based on key competencies needed for success in the position. We look forward to receiving your application! Leadership Connect is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.Apply for this job
