Business Development Representative

image.works; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus uncapped佣

Structured ramp‑up and sales training

Clear career growth into Account Exec.

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Early dismissal on Fridays

Casual dress code

Modern office on Madison's west side

Supportive, team‑oriented culture

Job summary

image.works is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our growing sales team in Madison. This role offers a path for recent graduates or early-career professionals to build a career in sales and marketing, with coaching and hands-on training from experienced teams.

You will identify new business opportunities, prospect target accounts, and develop opportunities into long-term customer relationships, while maintaining CRM records and pursuing revenue goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–3 years of professional sales or business development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a competitive, goal‑oriented mindset.
• Coachable, curious, and eager to learn.
• Experience with CRM software is helpful but not required.
• Interest in marketing, advertising, or creative services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business through outbound calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals.
• Build relationships with marketing leaders and decision‑makers nationwide.
• Qualify prospects and uncover marketing challenges and business objectives.
• Schedule discovery meetings and sales presentations.
• Develop proposals alongside our creative, print, and digital marketing teams.
• Maintain accurate activity, pipeline, and opportunity records within our CRM.
• Consistently achieve activity, pipeline, and revenue goals.
• Stay informed on marketing trends and our suite of products and services.
• Represent image.works with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Resilience

Competitive mindset

Coachable

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Location: Madison, WI (Full time, In Office)

About image.works:

For more than 25 years, image.works has helped organizations tell their story through strategic marketing. We partner with banks, credit unions, healthcare organizations, higher education institutions, and businesses across the country to deliver integrated marketing solutions including digital marketing, direct mail, print communications, branding, websites, and creative services.

Today, we proudly serve more than 750 clients nationwide and continue to grow by delivering exceptional service, measurable results, and long-term client partnerships.

Position Overview:

Are you competitive, energetic, and excited about building relationships?

image.works is looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our growing sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or an early-career professional who wants to build a successful career in sales and marketing.

As a BDR, you'll identify new business opportunities, prospect into target accounts, schedule meetings, uncover client needs, and develop opportunities that grow into long‑term customer relationships. You'll receive coaching, mentorship, and hands‑on sales training while working alongside experienced sales and marketing professionals.

If you enjoy connecting with people, solving problems, and winning new business, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

• Prospect new business through outbound calls, email, LinkedIn, networking, and referrals
• Build relationships with marketing leaders and decision‑makers nationwide
• Qualify prospects and uncover marketing challenges and business objectives
• Schedule discovery meetings and sales presentations
• Develop proposals alongside our creative, print, and digital marketing teams
• Maintain accurate activity, pipeline, and opportunity records within our CRM
• Consistently achieve activity, pipeline, and revenue goals
• Stay informed on marketing trends and our suite of products and services
• Represent image.works with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 0–3 years of professional sales or business development experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic with a competitive, goal‑oriented mindset
• Coachable, curious, and eager to learn
• Comfortable making outbound calls and initiating conversations with new prospects
• Highly organized with strong time‑management skills
• Positive attitude and resilience when facing rejection
• Experience with CRM software is helpful but not required
• Interest in marketing, advertising, or creative services is a plus

What Success Looks Like

Successful BDRs will:

• Build a healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities
• Consistently exceed prospecting activity goals
• Develop trusted relationships with prospective clients
• Learn our products and services quickly
• Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance sales culture
• Grow into larger sales responsibilities over time

Why Join image.works?

We believe great people build great companies.

When you join image.works, you'll become part of a collaborative team that values creativity, continuous learning, and helping clients succeed.

We offer:

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Structured ramp‑up and sales training program
• Clear career growth opportunities into Account Executive roles
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Early dismissal on Fridays
• Casual dress code
• Modern office on Madison's west side
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited to launch your sales career with a growing marketing agency, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and salary requirements to [e-mail].

• Candidates must live within commuting distance of Madison, Wisconsin.