Business Development Representative

For 37 years, Today's Bride has connected engaged couples with the best wedding professionals in Northeast Ohio through bridal shows, digital advertising, print media, email marketing, and lead generation programs.

We're looking for an ambitious and proactive Business Development Representative (BDR) who enjoys connecting with people, opening doors, and creating new opportunities. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting new people, starting conversations, and helping local businesses grow. 

As a Business Development Representative, you'll be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities for Today's Bride. You'll spend your day researching prospective wedding professionals, reaching out through phone, email, social media, and networking, and introducing them to the marketing and advertising opportunities available through Today's Bride.

You'll be the first point of contact for many potential partners and play a critical role in driving the growth of our bridal shows, magazine, website, and digital marketing programs.

Your primary focus will be generating interest, identifying potential opportunities, and scheduling appointments for our sales team. 

• Identify and research prospective wedding businesses throughout Northeast Ohio
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential advertising and event partners
• Prospect through phone calls, email outreach, social media, networking, and referrals
• Start meaningful conversations with business owners and decision-makers
• Learn about prospective partners' goals, challenges, and marketing needs
• Introduce Today's Bride wedding shows, digital marketing, and lead generation opportunities
• Schedule meetings and presentations for the sales team
• Maintain accurate records and activity within the CRM
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop outreach strategies and target markets
• Consistently follow up with prospective partners and maintain an active pipeline
• Represent Today's Bride professionally within the local wedding industry

• Meaningful conversations started
• Qualified meetings booked
• Opportunities created
• New prospects added to the pipeline
• Consistent outreach and follow-up activity

• Strong communication, prospecting, and conversation-starting skills
• Confidence in initiating conversations with business owners and decision-makers
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset
• Organized with strong follow-up habits
• Comfortable making outbound calls and persistent enough to follow up, even when the answer isn't always "yes" 
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to feedback
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Interest in sales, marketing, business development, advertising, events, or hospitality

• Established and trusted local brand with 37 years in business
• Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 20-25 hours per week)
• Primarily weekday business hours with occasional networking or event participation. 
• Opportunity to connect with hundreds of wedding professionals throughout Northeast Ohio 
• Collaborative, family-owned company culture
• Competitive hourly pay plus performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on company growth
• Potential for future growth within sales and account management