Now Hiring - The Image Group - Media And Communication New Business Development Representative in Ashland, VA

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New Business Development Professional

Join The Image Group: Pioneers in Promotional Solutions!

Are you a dynamic Sales Professional with a passion for acquiring new clients and creating innovative promotional product solutions? Look no further! The Image Group is seeking individuals like you to be part of our mission: Building long-lasting relationships with clients through creative ideas, seamless processes, and Whatever it Takes solutions. The Image Groups solutions include the distribution of branded operational supplies, sales and marketing support and employee recognition.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for the sale of solutions for mid to large scale accounts.

actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media to build and maintain relationships.

Understand the organizations business objectives, organizational structures, and business environment in order to develop effective solutions.

Develop sales strategies to maximize sales to multiple buyers and departments within each client organization.

Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement business development strategies.

Negotiate contracts and close agreements.

Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of our products and services to drive successful sales efforts.

Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

Monitor and report on sales performance and activity analytics.

Maintain meticulous records of all sales and prospecting activities.

Collaborate with managers to develop customer growth strategies.

What does it take to be a successful Business Development Professional?

Determination with a solutions-oriented outcome.

Persistent outreach to establish preferred supplier status.

Having a successful track record of building relationships with high level influencers and decision makers.

Being a results and data driven business development professional.

Take the initiative to build lasting relationships.

Always be curious.

Required Skills:

Experience preferred in B2B sales, branded merchandise, or marketing services.

Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Familiarity with the Branding Industry a plus

Familiar with E Commerce platforms.

Familiarity with NetSuite is helpful.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation: Salary plus lucrative Bonus structure

Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options

Supplemental Insurance Policies available Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance.

Employer-matching 401(k) Program

Generous PTO and paid Holidays

A vibrant, creative, and fun work environment

Plus, many more benefits!

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Branded Merchandise!

Ultimately, our goal is to develop a formal relationship as the preferred supplier and strategic marketing partner of branded merchandise for each of our key customers and prospects.

For more information, please contact Paula Cruz. HR Manager at 419-[please apply online] or email your resume to [please apply online] .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Ability to Relocate:

• Ashland, VA 23005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ashland, VA 23005