Business Development Representative

Are you a natural Hunter who is driven by establishing and maintaining great business relationships that result in new opportunities and win-win solutions? Do you thrive on finding new potential customers who would be perfect for the solutions you offer? Empire Today is seeking a Business Development Representative to join our highly motivated, fast-paced team. The Business Development Representative is responsible for driving new revenue by pursuing new business relationships, growing existing relationships and generating new opportunities through discovery of client needs. This is a great high earning potential opportunity from a generous commission and incentive structure. Compensation $70,000/Year Responsibilities Find and qualify new business opportunities using market research, simple analysis, and in-person prospecting. Drive new relationships and create new leads through office visits, reach-outs and active communication. Lead discovery meetings to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions/proposals. Generate new leads through active account management and reconnection of past business partners. Own the entirety of the sales process from initial contact through contract execution. Work with internal teams and attend initial job site appointments to ensure projects run smoothly. Meet with customers and managers as needed throughout the process. Keep salesforce updated and track pipeline progress. Lead regular client check-ins and events to strengthen relationships and support account growth. Escalate customer issues in a timely manner with the goal of fast, effective resolution. Create/present regular business review decks. Analyze account performance and market trends to improve sales strategies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field preferred. Proven experience in account management, sales, or customer service. Strong presentation skills required. Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite. P&L experience preferred. Home/trade show experience a plus. Why Empire Today? We empower our employees to strive for their unique goals. Within such an inclusive company with unlimited growth opportunities, how far you go is up to you. We take care of our people. We start investing in you from day one. The perks and benefits we offer help you live well, both at work and at home. We have an unmatched company culture. We’ve won multiple awards for employee and customer satisfaction, and we believe it all comes down to our culture of teamwork, creativity, and growth. We’re one of the nation’s most recognizable brands. You’ll enjoy the stability that comes with a national company and a sense of pride when you’re a part of our team. What We Offer Health Insurance Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans so you have great care for your needs. Includes options such as prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, telehealth and more. Wellness Program Access to resources to help you live well. Includes fitness programs, health screenings, nutritional counseling, preventative healthcare, and more. Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Employees enjoy paid time off and floating holidays to relax and recharge. PTO grows with years of service. Perks We’ve sourced perks that matter to help you live a better and healthier life through Perks at Work. Access best-in-the-market pricing and group discounts on insurance bundles, mortgages, pet insurance, and more. Learning & Development We invest in your success through thousands of learning courses, interactive workshops, leadership academies, and university partnerships. Benefits are exclusively available to full-time employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr