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Junior Business Development/ Marketing Associate

Lonestar Market
2 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

- Lead Generation & Business Development

  • Research prospective convenience store and fuel retail customers
  • Assist in identifying new business opportunities and market expansion areas
  • Maintain and organize prospect databases and Hubspot information
  • Support outreach campaigns by vetting prospects, visiting locations with marketing materials, and reaching out via email, phone calls, and other touchpoints
  • Assist the business development team with presentations and sales support

- Marketing & Brand Support

  • Help create and organize marketing campaigns and promotional materials
  • Monitor competitor branding, pricing, and promotional activity
  • Assist with social media and digital marketing initiatives
  • Support brand compliance and image standards at retail locations
  • Meet with team members and oil brand representatives to learn their programs and best practices

- Mystery Shops & Field Operations

  • Work with team members and dealers to correct mystery shops at various branded locations
  • Evaluate customer service, cleanliness, merchandising, and brand compliance
  • Document and submit corrections using detailed reports and photos
  • Provide operational feedback to management teams
  • Travel locally to sites as needed

- Commodity Market & Industry Learning

  • Gain exposure to fuel pricing, supply chain operations, and commodity markets
  • Learn how supply and demand impacts fuel pricing and distribution
  • Monitor market trends, wholesale fuel movements, and industry news
  • Assist with basic market research and reporting
  • Shadow team members across sales, operations, and supply functions