Title: Dir. of Business Development
Job Number: 1599

Location: Midwest

Job Description:  Our client, a midwest based sports and entertainment agency seeks a Director of Business Development to complement their entrpreneurial efforts and to help them continue to grow. Position will be chief sales professional within the organization engaging with brands (primary focus) as well as sports properties (secondary focus).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and develop new business by regularly pitching prospects through phone conversations and personal appointments
• Provide superior customer service to prospects regardless of whether they utilize our services
• Creatively contribute to agency's sales and marketing processes to help grow the business

Our client strives to maintain a positive atmosphere and to provide each other with constructive critique. They encourage creative freedom and therefore work in a relaxed, though high-performing, environment. Staff is hardworking and dedicated to providing excellence in all aspects of their positions. They take pride in their relationships with existing clients and are seeking an individual who will enhance the company's culture and create long-lasting relationships with new clientele. Interested candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to work individually as well as cohesively in a team setting.

Qualifications: 

• Previous sports sponsorship and/or research experience
• Proven success in a sales/business development role
• An aptitude and interest in research and measurement
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and a team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a commitment to customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a strong knowledge of Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Prior experience with market research and/or financial analysis is beneficial

Post Date: January 8, 2010

To be considered, please send resume to info@gamefaceinc.com