What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales & Business Development Coordinator position at Illini Media Group?
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated, organized, and outgoing Sales Assistant to support our sales team and help create new business opportunities.
This is a highly active sales-support position for someone who enjoys communicating with people, building relationships, identifying opportunities, and keeping the sales process moving. The right person will spend a significant amount of time communicating with prospective clients, researching businesses, initiating conversations, and helping our sales team develop qualified opportunities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their skills within a professional sales environment.
What You'll Do
· Support sales representatives with day-to-day business development and sales activities
· Research prospective businesses and identify potential opportunities
· Conduct outbound calls and other direct outreach to prospective clients
· Initiate conversations with prospective customers and identify potential needs
· Schedule appointments and introductory meetings for members of the sales team
· Follow up consistently with prospective clients and existing leads
· Maintain accurate prospect, activity, and appointment information in our CRM
· Assist with lead generation, prospecting lists, and territory development
· Help sales representatives prepare for meetings and follow up afterward
· Track opportunities and ensure appropriate next steps are completed
· Communicate professionally with business owners, managers, and other decision-makers
· Provide administrative and organizational support to the sales team
· Participate in sales meetings, training, and coaching
· Take on additional projects that support overall sales and business development objectives
What We're Looking For
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Comfortable initiating conversations with people you don't already know
· Confident and professional on the phone
· Persistent without being pushy
· Organized and able to manage multiple follow-ups simultaneously
· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
· Competitive, goal-oriented mindset
· Ability to handle rejection and continue moving forward
· Strong attention to detail
· Comfortable learning and using CRM and other technology
· Previous sales, customer service, recruiting, appointment-setting, or business development experience is helpful but not required
The Ideal Candidate
You're probably a good fit if you:
· Don't mind making the first call
· Enjoy talking to people
· Like having measurable goals
· Are naturally curious
· Don't get discouraged by hearing "no"
· Like the satisfaction of getting someone from "not interested" to "tell me more"
· Can stay focused when working independently
· Want to learn how professional sales and business development really work
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16