What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Business Development position at Veteran Marketing Group?
Veteran Marketing Group is looking for green professionals to join our Business Development team in Memphis. The ideal candidate is someone with high energy, a curiosity about the industry, and tenacity. This person will bring new ideas, think outside the box, have a deep passion for the role, and create ways to attain new accounts. We provide paid training for all entry level employees within our company, so no experience is necessary!
Responsibilities:
- Generate lead flow - Prospect new sales leads by making an initial phone or email contact. Engage the account and prepare them for the Account Executive. Connect with as many leads as possible to encourage the purchase of the product offered. Be the point person for your team's sales lead qualification process.
- Manage current accounts – Stay in close contact with existing accounts or leads and create brand awareness, educational opportunities, and request referrals. Coordinate in-person meetings and calls between the new clients and Account Executives.
- Customer support – Answer questions, identify issues and make suggestions for future or new products or services.
Requirements:
- Degree in Marketing or Business Administration is preferred but not required
- Hands-on experience with multiple sales techniques (including face to face interactions)
- Great written and verbal communications skills
- Understanding of sales performance metrics