Business Development Representative

Vaco by Highspring; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Events Services industry is seeking a Business Development Representative to generate new business opportunities and manage leads. This entry-level role involves engaging with clients, conducting market research, and collaborating with the sales team to achieve targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to articulate value propositions and engage in professional conversations.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, email outreach, and social media.
• Schedule meetings and tours with potential clients.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop outreach strategies.

Skills

Communication

Sales Metrics Understanding

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

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Business Development Representative
Direct Hire
Hilliard, OH
$50,000 - $55,000 base salary

The Business Development Representative plays a key role in generating new business opportunities and managing leads through the sales pipeline. This individual helps identify potential clients, schedule meetings, and support the sales team's growth efforts.
Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and qualify leads through cold calling, email outreach, and social media.
• Schedule meetings and tours with potential clients.
• Maintain accurate lead and client data in HubSpot.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities and understand client needs.
• Engage with prospects via phone and email to introduce services and follow up with prior contacts.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop outreach strategies.
• Track and report on sales activities and progress toward goals.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, competitors, and service offerings.
• Handle objections and communicate the value of services effectively.
• Assist in creating sales presentations and proposals.
• Participate in ongoing training to build sales and product knowledge.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide feedback to marketing on lead quality.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, or customer service preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to articulate value propositions and engage in professional conversations.
• Understanding of sales metrics and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (HubSpot preferred) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Positive attitude and resilience in the face of rejection.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative and Business Development

• Industries

  Events Services

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