Business Development Consultant

Role Overview

• Learn about and sell fully integrated advertising solutions utilizing our full suite of audio and digital products
• Proactively and independently identify and connect with qualified prospects to maintain a full pipeline
• Identify, understand and communicate trends within client markets and industries to lead with insights and engage prospects in business conversations
• Uncover desired business results for each prospect/client by regularly meeting in person with prospect/client
• Build strategic agency and client-side relationships in order to present the best solutions based on desired business results
• Discuss expectations, measurement with prospects and clients to ensure the proposed solution will deliver ROI
• Drive advertising revenue through direct sales
• Work outside of the office and on the road to develop and maintain professional relationships; be prepared to meet with clients in person and when needed on their premises or at other locations they desire
• Manage sales pipeline
• Communicate effectively internally with Sales Managers, sales support, as well as externally with clients
• Create proposals to be presented to Sales leaders as well as existing and potential clients
• Consult and instruct clients on all CMG solutions, offerings and demonstrate a deep understanding of product capabilities measurement, attribution and KPIs
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding all sales goals as they are outlined by the Integrated Sales Manager (ISM)
• Increase revenue through a balance of new business development and upselling of current clients
• Manage time well and be able to handle complex work
• Maintain consistent self-motivation and high attention to detail
• Manage, organize, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively and independently prospect, qualify, close, grow and retain clients and relationships
• Build strategic direct client and agency relationships to secure revenue growth and build credibility in the marketplace by meeting with clients face to face, video meetings, and through digital correspondence
• Drive advertising revenue through direct sales
• Develop and maintain professional relationships; be prepared to meet with clients in person and when needed on their premises or at other locations they desire
• Communicate effectively internally with Sales Managers, sales support, as well as externally with clients

Requirements

• Must be comfortable with constant change and operating in a fast-moving, ever-changing world of digital and media
• Must be comfortable working outside of the office and traveling to meet clients or prospective clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• 1+ years of successful sales experience preferred
• Strong business acumen across media and advertising is preferred
• 4-year College Degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• Our Benefits
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off