Job Description: Search Marketing Strategist/Business Development
Location: Treasure Coast, FL (Hybrid/Remote)
Type: Part-Time (20 Hours/Week)
Compensation: $15/Hour + negotiated bonus for booked jobs
Role Objective
We are seeking a high-energy, digitally-savvy Business Development Assistant to drive growth for a local Ace Handyman Services on the Treasure Coast. Your mission is to bridge the gap between digital marketing and local sales, ensuring the owner’s calendar is consistently filled with high-value projects and networking events. Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Social Media Growth: Manage and grow the brand across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, focusing on local Treasure Coast community groups and geo-tagged content.
- Lead Generation: Proactively identify and engage potential clients through social media outreach and local digital networking.
- Calendar & Project Management: Maintain the owner’s marketing calendar, ensuring all events (Chamber meetings, local festivals) and project deadlines are tracked.
- Content Creation: Capture "behind-the-scenes" content of current projects to showcase on social platforms.
- Booking & Follow-up: Assist in moving leads through the funnel to reach the goal of 5 new $1,000+ bookings per week.
Qualifications
- Current student or recent graduate in Marketing, Business, or Communications.
- Social Media Native: Deep understanding of algorithms, Reels/TikTok trends, and community management.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage a busy executive’s schedule.
- Familiarity with the Treasure Coast area and local business landscape.
Suggested Bonus Structure
| Metric |
Commission Rate |
Payout |
| Base Case |
10% of Job Value |
$0.00 per booking |
| On-Target (5/wk) |
Weekly Incentive |
$0.00 + $300 base pay |
| Stretch Goal (7+/wk) |
Performance Accelerator |
15% for every job after the 5th |
Recommended Software Stack
To keep the owner "busy but organized," the assistant should implement and manage the Service Titan marketing module. Training will be provided and a simple Excel spreadsheet will be used until there is mastery
WEEK 1 ONBOARDING CHECKLIST
📅 Week 1: The "Launch & Lead" Phase
Phase 1: Immersion & Access (Hours 1–4)
- Brand Deep Dive: Review the last 6 months of the business’s work. Identify the "Ideal Customer Profile" (e.g., homeowners in Tradition, small biz owners in Stuart).
- Digital Keys: Hand over login credentials for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and the chosen CRM (HubSpot/Trello).
- Goal Alignment: Confirm the definition of a "Booked Job." Does it mean a signed contract, a deposit paid, or a scheduled consultation?
Phase 2: Audit & Cleanup (Hours 5–8)
- Local Audit: Check Google Business Profile and Facebook page for accuracy (hours, phone number, location).
- The "Local List": Identify the top 10 Treasure Coast Facebook Groups (e.g., "Moms of Martin County," "Port St. Lucie Business Networking") where the target audience hangs out.
- Software Setup: Connect the marketing calendar (Enji/CoSchedule) to the Owner's personal calendar to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Phase 3: Content & Outreach (Hours 9–16)
- The "Introduction" Post: Create a high-quality Reel or post introducing themselves as the new Business Development lead. This humanizes the brand.
- Past Lead Re-engagement: Look through old DMs or emails from the last 90 days. Send a "Checking In" message to anyone who didn't book.
- Goal: This is the easiest way to get their first $100 bonus in Week 1.
- Engagement Hour: Spend 1 hour daily liking and commenting on the posts of other local Treasure Coast businesses to increase brand visibility.
Phase 4: The Weekend "Heat Map" (Hours 17–20)
- Event Scouting: Research every local event, ribbon cutting, and chamber mixer happening on the Treasure Coast for the next 30 days.
- Owner’s Agenda: Present the owner with a "Marketing Action Plan" for Week 2—specifying exactly where they need to be and what content the assistant needs the owner to film.
- Friday Sync: Review the pipeline. How many conversations were started? How many are close to that $1,000 booking mark?
🛠 Deliverables by Friday Afternoon
By the end of the first 20 hours, the assistant should provide the owner with:
- A 30-Day Content Calendar: A visual grid of what will be posted and when.
- The "Active Lead" Sheet: A list of at least 5-10 people currently interested or in follow-up.
- The Owner’s Schedule: A locked-in calendar of networking events and project milestones for the upcoming week.