Business Development Manager

Summary

Join Axle Eight, a boutique digital marketing agency, as a remote Business Development Manager to drive new business. This role requires a strong sales and marketing background and involves generating leads, engaging with key decision-makers, pitching services, closing deals, and collaborating with internal teams. You will need at least 3 years of sales experience in a marketing agency setting, deep digital marketing knowledge, and exceptional communication skills. The position offers a competitive base salary, uncapped commission, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k, unlimited vacation, and a unique 4-day work week in the summer. This is a fully remote position.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years in sales for a marketing agency, as a marketer, or as an agency owner
• Deep understanding of digital marketing services, with the ability to confidently discuss strategies and solutions with senior executives
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead consultative conversations with executives confidently and effectively over video calls or in person
• Ability to adapt and cater to clients from various industries with confidence and creativity
• Comfortable in a remote, fast-paced, and self-directed environment
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets

Responsibilities

• Generate leads, prospect, and identify potential clients across various industries, targeting companies seeking monthly retainer-based digital marketing partnerships
• Interact with key decision-makers, such as CEOs, CMOs, and marketing VPs, through networking, cold outreach, and other creative channels. Leverage existing relationships and marketing expertise to identify opportunities that align with our offerings
• Present Axle Eight’s suite of services and provide tailored digital marketing solutions based on each client’s unique business goals. Act as a trusted advisor by demonstrating expertise across marketing channels like paid media, SEO, content, social media, PR, and more
• Build and deliver compelling proposals, negotiate contracts, and successfully close deals to meet or exceed sales targets
• Partner with internal teams to ensure seamless handoff and onboarding of new clients
• Contribute to refining the sales process and marketing materials to optimize lead generation and conversion rates

Benefits

• Base Salary: $75,000 annually
• Competitive commission structure with uncapped earning potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Unlimited vacation days
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Fully remote work
• 4-day work weeks in the summer