Market Development Specialist

Brookfield, WI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own onboarding and regional operations for field reps, coordinating market design, maps, and data accuracy to enable timely regional publication distribution.

  • Onboard and coach Field Representatives and APs, serving as the regional primary contact and facilitator of first connections.
  • Partner with APs and research to identify high-potential distribution markets that follow BVM Mapping Guidelines.
  • Create and verify maps and mailing lists that match publication themes and regional sales structures, while maintaining backend data accuracy for new recruits.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead regular onboarding classes for incoming Field Representatives and Associate Publishers (APs), making those crucial, welcoming first connection calls.
  • Collaborate closely with APs and our research team to design and suggest high-potential distribution markets that align with BVM Mapping Guidelines.
  • Act as the dedicated point of contact for your assigned region, smoothly servicing requests from existing field reps.
  • Create, verify, and maintain high-quality maps and mailing lists that align with publication themes and regional sales structures.
  • Ensure accuracy of all backend information, including baseline metrics, user assignments, and profile verifications for new recruits.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of experience in a Customer Service role.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Prior experience in Account Management or a role balancing client relations with data accuracy.
  • Proven track record of handling high-volume backend data, mapping, or regional logistics.
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Best Version Media

Best Version Media simplifies local marketing by offering small and midsize businesses a complete mix of solutions to keep them top-of-mind, from community magazine ads to digital campaigns and online presence tools. Fortune, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work, and USA Today have recognized our rapid growth and award-winning culture since our founding in 2007.Our full suite of marketing services includes:• Print ads in our local magazines: We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities in our monthly community magazines to keep businesses top-of-mind in a competitive market.• Expert-crafted digital ads: From display to social media ads, we help businesses reach the right audience and track results.• Online listings: We help local businesses manage their online business information, improving their searchability and reach.• Review management: From one convenient dashboard, businesses can monitor customer feedback and respond to reviews across a range of platforms.

Founded in 2007
Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA
2.4K employees (1,940 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
50.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$36
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.8%
Direct
54.5%
Referral
5.4%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,808 (74% of company)

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2018
    Private Equity

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