Business Development Specialist

Portlandchristian; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Portlandchristian in Louisville is seeking a Business Development Specialist who thrives on building client relationships and translating visions into actionable plans for a creative team. You will act as the bridge between clients and internal departments, identify growth opportunities, and deliver timely, professional responses that help drive project success.

The role challenges you to hunt for new business while nurturing existing accounts, within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that

Qualifications

• Proven Sales Track Record: 5+ years in Sales and Business Development.
• Elite Communication: distill complex client needs into clear briefs.
• Proactive Professionalism: self-starter with growth focus.
• Collaborative Spirit: thrives in fast-paced creative environments.
• Growth Mindset: positive attitude and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Liaison: bridge between clients and internal teams to align projects with client objectives.
• Relationship Management: cultivate long-term partnerships with innovative solutions.
• Growth Identification: identify opportunities for business expansion and value-added services.
• Exceptional Service: respond promptly and professionally to client inquiries.
• Internal Collaboration: work with creative and production teams to exceed expectations.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

5+ years in Sales/Business Development

Job description

Are you a proactive, customer-focused professional ready to make your mark in the marketing and advertising industry? We are seeking an ambitious Business Development Specialist to join our team in Louisville.

The ideal candidate isn't just a salesperson, you are a relationship builder with a talent for translating a client’s vision into actionable strategies for a creative team. If you have a knack for spotting growth opportunities and a passion for top-tier service, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between clients and our internal departments, ensuring every project aligns with the client's core objectives.

• Relationship Management: Cultivate long-term partnerships by consistently delivering innovative solutions and anticipating client needs.

• Growth Identification: Proactively identify opportunities for business expansion and suggest value-added services that drive client success.

• Exceptional Service: Provide prompt, professional, and thorough responses to all client inquiries and concerns.

• Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with our creative and production teams to ensure deliverables not only meet but exceed expectations.

Education and Experience:

• Proven Sales Track Record: 5+ years of experience in Sales and Business Development is required, with a demonstrated ability to hunt for new business while successfully managing and growing existing client accounts.

• Elite Communication: The ability to distill complex client needs into clear, succinct briefs for internal execution.

• Proactive Professionalism: A self-starter attitude with a sharp eye for identifying new revenue streams and service opportunities.

• Collaborative Spirit: Comfortable working within a fast-paced creative environment where teamwork is essential to success.

• Growth Mindset: A positive, resilient attitude dedicated to personal development and delivering excellence.

Thrive is an equal opportunity employer.