Business Development Manager - Corporate Event Sales

WCF Events; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental insurance

401(k) with 3% safe harbor employer 1%

Two weeks vacation

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

WCF Events in Chicago specializes in team building and corporate entertainment. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to sell events, develop relationships, and generate new business from Chicago’s top companies.

The role emphasizes outbound prospecting, proposals, and a strong sales process, with a base pay plus commission and ample room for growth. This in-person position requires a 5-day work week at our Lincoln Park office.

Formación

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Hunter mindset to grow an existing client base.
• Clear, concise presentation of ideas and expectations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Role is full-time, in-person, 5 days per week, on-site at Lincoln Park.

Responsabilidades

• Outbound selling of corporate events and generating new business by phone and email.
• Network and build long-term client relationships.
• Create professional proposals using established CRM protocols.

Conocimientos

Sales experience

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Herramientas

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Descripción del empleo

WCF Events (WCFevents.com), Chicago's Premier Team Building and Entertainment Company, is adding to its accomplished team of professional sales representatives. We are looking to add a Business Development Manager (Sales Representative) interested in selling corporate events, team building programs and picnics to Chicago’s top companies. Why sell widgets when you can help create your clients’ “Best Day of the Year!”

• Base + commission ranging from $50,000-$100,000+/year. 1st Year on-target earnings of $50-70K. Future earning potential will increase based on sales performance


• Repeat sales from clients as you build relationships


• Proven sales process and existing prospect lists (95% warm calls vs cold calls)


• Continuous training and development (You’ll get the best sales training you’ve ever had!)


• Medical/Dental insurance (with contribution)


• 401(k) with 3% safe harbor employer contribution & profit sharing


• Two weeks vacation based on experience


• Free parking

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Outbound selling of corporate events and generating new business by phone and email through enhancing an existing database of potential leads


• Networking and building long-term relationships with clients primarily by phone


• Creating professional proposals using WCF’s established protocols and CRM Software

Requirements

• 2+ years successful business to business sales experience


• Enjoys being a hunter to build and enhance an existing database of potential clients


• Ability to present ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, well organized manner


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Superior interpersonal skills


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Team oriented


• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator a plus


• This position is a full-time,in-personrole based at our main office. The position requires a5-day work weekon-siteduring normal business hours.


• Location: Lincoln Park, just off the Kennedy Expressway at Armitage and Ashland