We are a small web development agency that has been in Chicago for 6 years. We focus on creating larger scale web and mobile applications. Our team has been growing and we have had tremendous success with referrals for getting new business. A strong business development manager will have a great opportunity to help us grow the business in other avenues such as sales.

Business Development Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.

Business Development Manager Job Duties:

• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events to attend and represent 20 Spokes. Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners and customers; discovering and exploring opportunities.

• Screens potential business deals by analyzing strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options.

• Develops and conducts analysis for potential clients needs and goals.

• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and participating in a professional organization within the web and app development industry.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of related selling experience, particularly in the software space

• Strong experience with prospecting and developing relations with new companies

• Proven ability to sell and close deals

• A similar approach to 20spokes’ values, we don’t sell - we solve problems.

• BA/BS degree

• Team player ready to show motivation and initiative