Business Development Associate

Description Who We Are Beyond Marketing (BMK) is a full-service marketing agency with 35 years of history right here in the greater Wheeling area. We work with clients across a wide range of industries including banking, healthcare, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, and more, delivering everything from brand strategy and advertising to digital marketing, media, and public relations. We’re one of only a few agencies of our kind in this region, and we’re proud of the community we’ve grown up in. If you’re a local talent looking to launch your career in a creative, fast-moving environment without having to leave the area to do it, keep reading. The Opportunity We’re looking for a Business Development Associate to join our team. This is an entry‑level role built for someone who is driven, people-oriented, and ready to learn. You don’t need a sales background to apply – you need energy, curiosity, and the kind of personality that makes people want to do business with you. You’ll work closely with our Business Development Manager, who will not only train you, but remain a hands‑on partner. Over time, you’ll take on increasing ownership of BMK’s business development efforts including building a sales pipeline, engaging prospects, supporting proposals, and helping grow the agency. What You’ll Do Once you’ve completed training and onboarding, your day‑to‑day will look something like this: Identify, research, and engage leads, prospects, and referral sources in our target markets Promote the BMK brand through networking events, community outreach, and public relations initiatives Use our CRM and sales tools to build, track, and manage a growing pipeline of opportunities Nurture relationships with existing clients to generate repeat business and referrals Contribute to the development and delivery of proposals Support the agency’s own marketing efforts Work toward established sales goals, with a focus on consistent progress and growth Follow best practices and bring fresh ideas to how we develop and refine our processes Requirements Who You Are We’re not looking for someone who has done this before. We’re looking for someone who is built for it. Here’s what we mean: You’re energetic, charismatic, and confident. You light up a room and people remember you You listen as well as you talk. You’re genuinely curious about people and their needs You’re organized and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage your own priorities You communicate clearly, both in conversation and in writing You’re comfortable with technology and can learn new tools and applications quickly You’re local to the Wheeling area and want to build your career here Bonus Points (But Not Required) We’d love it if you have a background in marketing, advertising, or graphic design – whether its a degree or simply coursework. It’s not a dealbreaker if you don’t, but it helps you hit the ground running in an agency environment. What We Offer We take care of our people. BMK offers a competitive benefits package because we know that doing your best work starts with feeling supported outside of it. Competitive base salary of $35,000, plus commission with real earning potential Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid parental leave A structured onboarding and training experience. We set you up to succeed A front‑row seat at one of the region's few full‑service marketing agencies A team that’s invested in your growth and development The chance to build a meaningful career close to home #J-18808-Ljbffr Beyond Marketing