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Sales & Business Development Coordinator

Illini Media Group
Champaign, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2027

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

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