Business Development Specialist

Sponsorship Sales – Business Development Specialist

Company: Corporate Learning Network

Salary: $50-60k base salary plus uncapped commission - year 1 estimated OTE $80-100k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Location: Hybrid, 1-2 days/week in our Midtown Office (days TBH each week) - must reside in NY, NJ, or CT

Type: Full-time, permanent (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm)

Who is the Corporate Learning Network (CLN)?

Corporate Learning Network (CLN), a division of IQPC, is a leading platform for Learning & Development, HR, and

Talent Strategy executives. Through exclusive in-person conferences, digital content, and networking opportunities,

CLN connects top decision-makers from Fortune 2000 companies to share insights, strategies, and solutions that

drive workforce transformation. Our editorial and events teams curate cutting-edge thought leadership through

executive forums, webinars, white papers, and in-depth market analysis, creating an essential hub for the corporate learning community.

Responsibilities:

• The role will work cross-functionally to engage stakeholders, act as a custodian of our brand, and be a champion of our international customer base.

• Candidates will also consult on the development of engaging, distinctive, and meaningful bra

ndcommunications that produce intended consumer responses and drive customer/financial outcomes for our business.

• The first month will be spent learning how to succeed with Corporate Learning Network’s sales pipeline,training on research tools for prospecting, and learning about the events industry. The goal here will be to see new hires master independent lead prospecting for new business.

• Performance will be judged on the candidate’s success at independently achieving daily goals around scheduled call generation and lead research.

• Prospecting, Networking, and Lead Generation (80%)

• Administrative Sales Support (20%)

• Main objective will be bringing in new accounts to sponsor our events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 2 years of professional experience in sales, recruitment, customer service, cash advance, and/or eventmarketing preferred.

• Candidates must have strong communication skills and thrive in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in both office and remote environments. Must have exceptional time management skills andwork ethic.

• Able to provide high-value sales deals and meet sales deadlines and quotas, preferably in a B2B or solutionselling environment.

Requirements for success:

• Comfortable calling and marketing exclusive events to high-level executives worldwide.

• Ability to write professional and effective marketing copy per campaign and respective sales stage.

• Familiarity with B2B sales.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite, ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator,etc.

• Familiarity with OSC and Seamless.AI is a plus.

Persona:

• Results-driven and competitive in nature.

• Curious and interested in changing executives’ perspectives.

• Digitally tidy and organized organization is key to success in this role.

• Confident enough to handle rejections.

• Ability to solve problems using qualitative and quantitative information.

• [Willingness to travel domestically - travel fully paid by company]

Benefits:

• A hybrid work environment with access to our Midtown office.

• Generous PTO, sick days, well-being days package.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, commuter benefit

s, and 401K.

• Ongoing team training and individual development programs.

• Supportive and transparent pathway for career progression upwards and across departments.

• Flexible work hours.

Privacy

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Non-Discrimination:We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation,sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in anemployee organization, or other non-merit

factors.