Business Development

Prosada; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Prosada in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Business Development professional to cultivate relationships with local artists, galleries, and small businesses in the Twin Cities.

You will identify prospects, conduct outreach via email and social channels, attend local arts events, and tailor proposals to each potential client to drive partnerships.

Qualifications

• Relating with clients and partners, building trust and rapport.
• Understanding local market and community dynamics in the Twin Cities.
• Identifying and pursuing new client opportunities.
• Preparing tailored proposals for prospects and projects.
• Ability to close deals and convert opportunities into partnerships.
• Active networking across galleries, events, and business circles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue prospective clients in the Twin Cities creative and small business community
• Conduct outreach via email, social media, events, and referral networks
• Attend local events and open studios to expand network
• Qualify leads and schedule discovery calls with potential clients
• Prepare and deliver proposals tailored to each prospect
• Follow up consistently and move prospects through the pipeline
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships
• Close new accounts and hand off to Client Success

Skills

Relationship building

Local market knowledge

Prospecting

Proposal writing

Closing

Networking

Job description

You bring the clients in. Everything else follows.

Commission / Part-Time Minneapolis / Twin Cities preferred · Remote considered

About This Role

Business Development at Prosada is relationship-first. You are out in the community — attending gallery openings, creative events, and business mixers — and you know how to have a real conversation that leads to a real partnership.

What You'll Do

• Identify and pursue prospective clients in the Twin Cities creative and small business community
• Conduct outreach via email, social media, events, and referral networks
• Attend local events such as Northrup King Building open studios and Twin Cities arts gatherings
• Qualify leads and schedule discovery calls with potential clients
• Prepare and deliver proposals tailored to each prospect
• Follow up consistently and move prospects through the pipeline
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships
• Close new accounts and hand off cleanly to Client Success

What We're Looking For

• Relationship building
• Local market knowledge
• Prospecting
• Proposal writing
• Closing
• Networking

Nice to Have

• Existing network in the Twin Cities arts or small business community
• Experience selling creative or marketing services
• Familiarity with the Northrup King Building ecosystem