Business Development Representative

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Carol Stream, IL, USA
In-Office
62K-72K Annually
Entry level
Agency • Events • Marketing Tech
Engage. Enable. Energize. We Create Memorable Experiences That Build Your Brand.
The Role
Generates and nurtures outbound sales leads for an exhibition and experiential marketing agency. Uses Salesforce, LinkedIn, calling, email, and social media to research prospects, manage pipelines, schedule appointments for Account Executives, follow up with marketing-generated inquiries, and meet activity and sales targets. The role also applies consultative sales methods, supports brand awareness and new-business growth, and maintains knowledge of company offerings and the exhibit industry.
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Company Description

Ion Exhibits is a leading, global full-service event and experiential marketing agency, boasting over 30 years of expertise in forging memorable brand experiences. Tailoring each experience to the unique essence of your brand, catering specifically to your audience, and aimed at achieving your desired outcomes, Ion Exhibits crafts what we refer to as “memorable experiences.”

"Memorable experiences" embodies the comprehensive services and solutions Ion Exhibits offers its clients. This phrase encapsulates our commitment to meticulously designing and implementing every aspect of your brand experience, ensuring both tangible and intangible results are achieved.

At Ion Exhibits, our suite of offerings spans both business and consumer trade shows, conferences, meetings, event activations, permanent installations, and digital engagements, all brought to life by our exceptional team of professionals. This team comprises skilled designers, carpenters, and account management experts, who work in harmony with creative directors, engineers, writers, producers, and digital media artists. All these talents converge under the Ion Exhibits banner, delivering thoughtful and impactful client solutions that connect with audiences on both rational and emotional levels.

Headquartered in Chicago, Ion Exhibits boasts a strategic presence in several key locations including Las Vegas, Orlando, New Orleans, and Anaheim. This expansive network, supported by over 100 dedicated professionals worldwide, positions Ion Exhibits as your go-to partner for planning and executing your next exhibit program or event, wherever they may be.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Representative to join our team.  As the driving force behind generating new sales leads and contacts, the successful candidate will be pivotal in our continued growth and success in the exhibition sales industry.

DRIVING GOALS:

  • Generate Leads
  • Grow Brand Awareness
  • Gain New Business
  • Sales Enablement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leveraging Salesforce, LinkedIn, and other tools to research, contact, and connect with marketing/sales professionals across Fortune 1000 organizations 
  • Utilize Salesforce to track and report on prospect interactions, manage sales pipeline, and analyze performance metrics.
  • Proactively seek out new business opportunities through outbound calling to engage, consult, and set appointments for Account Executives.
  • Focus on outbound campaigns and business development activities (calls, emails, social media) as well as promptly following up on inquiries coming from our awesome marketing programs.
  • Leverage proven consultative sales methodologies to analyze the prospect’s businesses to address their changing automation needs
  • Leverage current technology to develop and manage a follow-up cadence to systematically nurture potential leads that aren’t quite ready to buy.
  • Participate in interactive training & educational sessions to stay abreast of changes in Ion Exhibits products/services and the exhibit industry as a whole
  • Consistently achieve and/or exceed daily activity and sales targets.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
  • Experience using Salesforce and LinkedIn to track account related data.
  • Demonstrated experience working cross departmentally in a customer facing role.
  • Demonstrated “natural curiosity” and desire to continually seek deeper insights and information.
  • Experience developing business relationships and delivering on stakeholder expectations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Understanding of B2B Marketing and trade shows/face-to-face marketing events
  • Understanding of marketing automation and conversion tracking
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Proficient in the use of CRM (Salesforce preferred)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

BENEFITS:

  • Commission opportunity on sold projects
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work flexibility

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
  • Experience using Salesforce and LinkedIn to track account-related data
  • Experience working cross-departmentally in a customer-facing role
  • Natural curiosity and desire to seek deeper insights and information
  • Experience developing business relationships and delivering on stakeholder expectations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of B2B marketing and trade shows or face-to-face marketing events
  • Understanding of marketing automation and conversion tracking
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency with CRM software, preferably Salesforce
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The Company
HQ: Itasca, IL
46 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Ion Exhibits is a leading, global full-service event and experiential marketing agency, boasting over 30 years of expertise in forging memorable brand experiences. Tailoring each experience to the unique essence of your brand, catering specifically to your audience, and aimed at achieving your desired outcomes, Ion Exhibits crafts what we refer to as “memorable experiences.” "Memorable experiences " embodies the comprehensive services and solutions Ion Exhibits offers its clients. This phrase encapsulates our commitment to meticulously designing and implementing every aspect of your brand experience, ensuring both tangible and intangible results are achieved. At Ion Exhibits, our suite of offerings spans both business and consumer trade shows, conferences, meetings, event activations, permanent installations, and digital engagements, all brought to life by our exceptional team of professionals. This team comprises skilled designers, carpenters, and account management experts, who work in harmony with creative directors, engineers, writers, producers, and digital media artists. All these talents converge under the Ion Exhibits banner, delivering thoughtful and impactful client solutions that connect with audiences on both rational and emotional levels. Headquartered in Chicago, Ion Exhibits boasts a strategic presence in several key locations including Las Vegas, Orlando, New Orleans, and Anaheim. This expansive network, supported by over 100 dedicated professionals worldwide, positions Ion Exhibits as your go-to partner for planning and executing your next exhibit program or event, wherever they may be. Would like to learn more about how Ion Exhibits can help you enable your brand or company? Fill out the form below or contact directly at [email protected] or visit our website at ionexhibits.com

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