Business Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois - Hybrid
About Us:
Watson Style Group is a boutique nationwide personal styling company catering to executive women. Our mission is to empower women to look and feel their best through personalized styling services. We specialize in providing tailored wardrobe solutions that enhance confidence and reflect individual style.
We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be eloquent, professional, and experienced, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. They should possess a natural ability to network, perform business development activities, and generate their pipeline of opportunities. Additionally, the candidate should be creative, proactive, and able to host events, lunch and learns, and other networking opportunities to generate leads that convert into sales calls.
Key Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
- Generate and maintain a pipeline of leads through networking, outreach, and creative lead-generation strategies.
- Conduct sales calls and meetings with prospective clients to understand their styling needs and present our services as solutions.
- Utilize CRM tools to track and manage leads, opportunities, and sales activities.
- Collaborate with the sales team and other departments to ensure a seamless customer experience from lead generation to post-sale support.
- Attend industry events, conferences, and networking functions to expand professional network and identify new business opportunities.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify potential areas for growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
- Proven track record of success in sales, with a minimum close rate of 30%.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience in the fashion industry or personal styling services is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary plus commission structure
- Flexible remote work options with the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements
- Comprehensive training and coaching provided
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the company
- Tech reimbursement
- Health benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601