Business Development Associate

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK TERRITORY

JOB TITLE: Business Development Associate
FLSA Status: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Account Managers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
DATE: 4/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION/OBJECTIVE:

Double Play Marketing & Sales is a provider of outstanding partner support. We apply our Fortune 500 experiences to small or medium-sized businesses providing our clients the tools they need to never stop growing. We give business professionals time back into their day, while helping them turn potential into profits via Marketing Strategy, Business Development, and CRM best practices. We understand that no two companies are the same, so no two campaigns should be either. Our clients are all different, and that’s why we are, too. All team members are expected to represent Double Play Marketing and Sales as professional brand Ambassadors. The role of the Sales Associate is essential to internal and external, client-facing functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports team, meet deadlines, and assists the sales team with day-to-day sales functions for the company
• Responsible for managing direct outreach including cold calling, LinkedIn to prospects using the company systems, tools, platforms, and software
• Responsible for researching and attending networking events and opportunities, including evening networking events.
• Drives sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
• Prospect for new clients
• Make sales presentations, develop proposals and quotes, and close sales.
• Establish strong client relationships and follow up with clients, as needed.
• Provide prompt, accurate, and friendly client support
• Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success every day
• Conduct research, as needed
• Embraces personal and professional development that promotes industry best practices
• Owns sales processes end-to-end as assigned and overseen by managers
• Keeps all client information organized and up to date using company CRM

SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

• Trusted team member
• Passion for marketing industry and excitement to collaborate in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred experience in HubSpot, Pipe Drive or Salesforce, but not required
• Willingness to increase knowledge of Digital Marketing Industry
• Exhibit a strong team mindset with an ability work on cross functional teams
• Works proactively and volunteers assistance without being asked under tight schedules
• Strong organizational, prioritization, project management skills with meticulous attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Solution-oriented
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Knowledge of the social media universe including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, wikis, blogs and all emerging platforms.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs and Outlook (electronic scheduling)
• Commits to 5 days/40 hours work week sufficient to cover responsibilities to clients and teams.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree – Digital Marketing, Communications or Other Related Degree
• 2 years relevant work experience (including Internship and collegiate extracurriculars)