Business Development Rep POST NUMBER: 445800
Business Development Representative (BDR)
Location fully Onsite near Hilliard, OH
Pay $50-55k
Direct Hire
A growing creative team is seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join their sales department. This position plays a key role in identifying potential customers, generating new business opportunities, and managing leads through the sales pipeline. The current team includes three members, and they’re looking to expand.
Key Responsibilities:
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Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, email outreach, and social media engagement
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Schedule meetings and tours for the sales team with potential clients
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Maintain and update customer information using HubSpot CRM
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Conduct market research to uncover new opportunities and better understand customer interests in creative services
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Follow up with past leads and engage new prospects via phone and email
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Collaborate with operations teams to coordinate project execution for clients
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Assist in developing targeting strategies alongside the sales team
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Track and report on sales activities and progress toward goals
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Assist in creating sales presentations and proposals
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Provide feedback to marketing regarding lead generation quality
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Meet or exceed established monthly and quarterly sales goals
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Learn and stay up to date on service offerings, industry trends, and competitive positioning
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Participate in training to enhance sales techniques and product knowledge
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Ensure adherence to internal sales processes and proper documentation
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
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1–2 years of experience in inside sales, account management, customer service, or a related field
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Comfortable with cold calling, though most leads are inbound
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Skilled in articulating value propositions and conducting business conversations
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Familiarity with CRM software (HubSpot preferred) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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Highly organized with strong time-management skills
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Professional, enthusiastic, and collaborative
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Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
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Positive attitude and resilience in the face of rejection
Preferred Backgrounds:
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Experience at creative agencies, production companies, or within TV/media/news organizations
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Open to candidates from various industries with a strong sales foundation
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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