Venture X is a shared workspace and community for entrepreneurs, established businesses, creatives, startups, and small businesses who need a state-of-the-art office space. We offer high quality private offices, event spaces, and meeting rooms with a modern-industrial design.

THE ROLE:

Venture X is seeking a Sales Manager for two locations in suburban Chicago to help lead all sales efforts. A successful Sales Manager will work creatively to achieve and maintain maximum occupancy. This self-driven and self-motivated individual will have the ability to build brand awareness in the community with great networking abilities. They will be responsible for the full sales cycle; pitching, touring, and closing sales.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage lead generation and prospecting (i.e., cold calling, social media, networking, events, references, etc.) for Venture X and our networking group; Network Lead Exchange.
• Manage inbound leads and existing sales.
• Build and maintain a sales pipeline to achieve maximum occupancy.
• Build brand awareness for new lead opportunities by networking with community groups, associations, and attending/promoting at community events.
• Work diligently to convert leads provided by third parties, references, online, or other channels.
• Utilize innovative and creative sales tactics.
• Partner with marketing to drive revenue growth through social media and other various advertisements.
• Tour and demonstrate Venture X business solutions with potential members.
• Maintain the CRM system with updated and accurate data.
• Finalize Membership Agreements, Licenses, and invoices on all conversions.
• Review profit and loss with the Director of Member Engagement or CEO to strategize ways to maximize ROI and revenue growth.
• Coordinate weekly meetings with the Director of Member Engagement or CEO to review pipeline and sales progress.
• Run online Zoom meetings and organize in-person networking socials for Network Lead Exchange socials
• Assist with planning fun events for our members and the community.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in sales, preferably in B2B sales or commercial real estate.
• Presentation and high-level communication skills required.
• The ability to discover new ways of creating revenue streams.
• The ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.
• Business development experience is a plus.
• The ability to network and build personal relationships in the community with key prospects, clients, influencers, associations, and organizations.
• The ability to nurture C-level relationships.
• A strong desire to succeed.

Venture X is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Rolling Meadows, IL 60008: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person