What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at Markato?
Business Development Representative (Events & Promotions)
Chicago, IL
We’re growing our events division and looking for driven, outgoing individuals to join our team as Business Development Representatives. If you’re motivated by results, enjoy working with people, and want a fast-paced role with real career progression, this is for you.
Our team delivers high-impact events and promotional campaigns that help brands expand their reach, increase customer acquisition, and build lasting relationships. This is a face-to-face, people-first role where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving new business development through live events and promotional campaigns
- Engaging with customers face-to-face to generate leads and sales opportunities
- Representing brands with confidence at events, pop-ups, and activations
- Building and maintaining client and customer relationships
- Delivering impactful sales pitches and product presentations
- Working toward and exceeding sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics
- Collaborating with team members to maximize campaign results
Skills & Experience
- Business Development / Sales / Lead Generation
- Customer Acquisition & Prospecting
- Client Relationship Management (CRM) / Account Management
- Face-to-Face Sales / Field Sales / Events Experience
- Communication Skills (Verbal, Interpersonal, Public-Facing)
- Sales Presentations, Pitching & Negotiation
- Closing Sales & Objection Handling
- Retail, Hospitality, or Customer Service Background
- Target-Driven / KPI-Focused Performance
- Teamwork & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Time Management & Organizational Skills
- Adaptability & Problem Solving in Fast-Paced Environments
(No prior business development experience required—full training provided.)
What We Offer
- Competitive base performance-based earnings/commission structure
- Structured training in business development, sales strategy, and leadership
- Clear progression into team leadership, management, and campaign ownership
- A dynamic, social, and high-energy team culture
- Real-world experience in events, brand promotions, and client acquisition
Who You Are
You’re ambitious, confident, and enjoy building connections. You’re someone who thrives in a performance-driven environment and wants to develop a long-term career in sales and marketing or business development.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to build experience in business development, events marketing, lead generation, and client acquisition, apply today and take the next step in your career.