Business Development Manager - Corporate Event Sales

Job Description

Description:

WCF Events (WCFevents.com), Chicago's Premier Team Building and Entertainment Company, is adding to its accomplished team of professional sales representatives. We are looking to add a Business Development Manager (Sales Representative) interested in selling corporate events, team building programs and picnics to Chicago’s top companies. Why sell widgets when you can help create your clients’ “Best Day of the Year!”

Benefits:

Base + commission ranging from $50,000-$100,000+/year. 1st Year on-target earnings of $50-70K. Future earning potential will increase based on sales performance

Repeat sales from clients as you build relationships

Proven sales process and existing prospect lists (95% warm calls vs cold calls)

Continuous training and development (You’ll get the best sales training you’ve ever had!)

Medical/Dental insurance (with contribution)

401(k) with 3% safe harbor employer contribution & profit sharing

Two weeks vacation based on experience

Free parking

Responsibilities & Duties:

Outbound selling of corporate events and generating new business by phone and email through enhancing an existing database of potential leads

Networking and building long-term relationships with clients primarily by phone

Creating professional proposals using WCF’s established protocols and CRM SoftwareRequirements:

2+ years successful business to business sales experience

Enjoys being a hunter to build and enhance an existing database of potential clients

Ability to present ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, well organized manner

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Superior interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Team oriented

Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator a plus

This position is a full-time, in-person role based at our main office. The position requires a 5-day work week on-site during normal business hours.

Location: Lincoln Park, just off the Kennedy Expressway at Armitage and Ashland

Full-time