Business Development Representative

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Description

Business Development Representative (Events & Promotions)

Chicago, IL

We’re growing our events division and looking for driven, outgoing individuals to join our team as Business Development Representatives. If you’re motivated by results, enjoy working with people, and want a fast-paced role with real career progression, this is for you.

Our team delivers high-impact events and promotional campaigns that help brands expand their reach, increase customer acquisition, and build lasting relationships. This is a face-to-face, people-first role where no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Driving new business development through live events and promotional campaigns
  • Engaging with customers face-to-face to generate leads and sales opportunities
  • Representing brands with confidence at events, pop-ups, and activations
  • Building and maintaining client and customer relationships
  • Delivering impactful sales pitches and product presentations
  • Working toward and exceeding sales targets, KPIs, and performance metrics
  • Collaborating with team members to maximize campaign results

Skills & Experience

  • Business Development / Sales / Lead Generation
  • Customer Acquisition & Prospecting
  • Client Relationship Management (CRM) / Account Management
  • Face-to-Face Sales / Field Sales / Events Experience
  • Communication Skills (Verbal, Interpersonal, Public-Facing)
  • Sales Presentations, Pitching & Negotiation
  • Closing Sales & Objection Handling
  • Retail, Hospitality, or Customer Service Background
  • Target-Driven / KPI-Focused Performance
  • Teamwork & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Time Management & Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability & Problem Solving in Fast-Paced Environments

(No prior business development experience required—full training provided.)

What We Offer

  • Competitive base + performance-based earnings/commission structure
  • Structured training in business development, sales strategy, and leadership
  • Clear progression into team leadership, management, and campaign ownership
  • A dynamic, social, and high-energy team culture
  • Real-world experience in events, brand promotions, and client acquisition

Who You Are

You’re ambitious, confident, and enjoy building connections. You’re someone who thrives in a performance-driven environment and wants to develop a long-term career in sales and marketing or business development.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to build experience in business development, events marketing, lead generation, and client acquisition, apply today and take the next step in your career.

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Markato

Markato is the premier wholesale marketplace for discovering a curated selection of international brands from across the globe.Markato offers an all-in-one online wholesale platform for businesses and stores in Asia to source from hundreds of premium, independent brands from the United States, Europe, and Australia. Retailers in Asia can buy wholesale directly from overseas brands seamlessly:- Discover new brands and products has never been easier: browse hundreds of global brands directly online, see wholesale prices, and access all product details with one simple click.- Try new products with customers at zero risk: Markato offers 90-day free returns and a 60-day buy now, pay later option so you can stock new brands and only pay if and when they sell.- Markato's hand-crafted selection of brands currently covers three categories: Home & Living, Accessories, and Beauty & Wellness (but it won’t stop there!).- Manage all brands and orders online: international payments and logistics are seamlessly integrated, and the Hong Kong-based team is on hand to support across all brands and orders.- On top of that, Markato offers HK$1000 off your first order!

Founded in 2023
Hong Kong, CHN
19 employees (7 in marketing)