Business Development Specialist

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the front end of Catholic-audience ad sales, turning prospects into partners through outreach, proposals, and close, with strong CRM discipline and cross-team collaboration.

  • Growth/Revenue Ownership: Identify opportunities, qualify leads, and build a measurable pipeline in CRM.
  • Solution Selling: Nurture prospects, present VMR’s ad solutions, prepare proposals, and support negotiations with internal teams.
  • Market Feedback: Gather prospect feedback and influence messaging and positioning to fit Catholic orgs online.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities
  • Build and manage a pipeline of prospective clients
  • Nurture relationships with organizations seeking to reach Catholic audiences online
  • Conduct outreach via email, phone, and video calls
  • Presenting VMR’s advertising solutions
  • Preparing proposals
  • Supporting contract negotiations in collaboration with internal teams
  • Coordinating with marketing to align lead generation efforts
  • Gathering feedback from prospects
  • Providing input on market positioning and messaging
  • Track activities and performance metrics in CRM tools
  • Participate in regular team meetings to share insights and refine sales strategies

Requirements

  • Strong Analytical Skills and Market Research capabilities to assess opportunities, understand client needs, and interpret data for informed decision-making.
  • Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills to build trust, present solutions clearly, and maintain long-term client relationships.
  • Proven Lead Generation experience, including prospecting, qualifying, and managing a sales pipeline in a digital or B2B environment.
  • Comfort with remote collaboration tools, CRM systems, and basic digital advertising or online marketing concepts.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while meeting deadlines and revenue goals in a remote setting.
  • Prior experience in business development, sales, or account management; experience in media, advertising, or faith-based organizations is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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VMR Communications, LLC

VMR is the consonant form of Ave Maria. We power, through the grace of God and the intercession of Our Lady of Good Success, the advertising of leading Catholic and non Catholic organizations looking to reach Catholics Online. We are a member of Catholic Press Association, a Google Certified Partner, and a business member of SmartInsights.com. VMR owns and operates Catholic Audience Network, the first Catholic global digital ad network for organizations looking to reach Catholics online

Founded in 2008
Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA
7 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
68
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.6%
Direct
42%
Referral
12.7%
Social
9.5%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~9

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (57% of company)