Hybrid VP of Business Development & Partnerships

FREEMAN; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a dynamic Business Development professional to drive growth with net new banners and logos across major markets. This hybrid role blends in-office work with show-site engagements, focusing on creative services, strategy, and enterprise solutions.

You will manage multiple opportunities, build executive-level relationships, and represent Freeman at industry events while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling proposals and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Twelve (12) or more years of related experience.
• Must be willing to consistently cold call and solicit new business.
• Knowledge of sales systems such as Salesforce.com is required.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Software applications.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Learn Sparks’ complete portfolio of products and services with emphasis on professional services, events, conferences, activations, exhibits and retail.
• Proactively hunt net new banners and logos within the Agency growth strategy.
• Hunt for both agency professional services in addition to enterprise solution selling.
• Create strong relationships with key client stakeholders at senior and mid-management levels to support pre and post sales opportunities.
• Understand the competitive landscape and market trends for large market events and tradeshow sales.
• Record all contact and activity in Salesforce.
• Develop sales materials and lead new business pitches with internal and external resources.

Skills

Cold calling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.)

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a dynamic Business Development professional to drive growth with net new banners and logos across major markets. This hybrid role blends in-office work with show-site engagements, focusing on creative services, strategy, and enterprise solutions.

You will manage multiple opportunities, build executive-level relationships, and represent Freeman at industry events while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling proposals and materials.