Current Open Positions
New Business Development – Kansas City
We’re seeking a passionate, entrepreneurial and experienced candidate to lead our experiential marketing agency’s new business efforts. This position will be responsible for developing new client relationships and growing agency revenue (from prospecting through project award). The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, problem solver and team player with prior sales experience within an experiential marketing agency.
Job Description
• Work w/ agency principals to identify and secure targeted verticals and brands
• Serve as direct contact to perspective clients in communicating capabilities, services and point of difference.
• Maintain primary point of contact w/ new client for period of time until transition to Client Services is warranted.
• Manage proposal response process
• Collaborate w/ agency principals in achieving defined sales & marketing goals.
Compensation
• Base Salary: Competitive with industry standard and experience level
• Commission: Tiered-level of commission % based on project profitability (Operating Revenue)
What we’re looking for
• Prior experience working within a high energy marketing or advertising agency
• Superior knowledge of the experiential marketing industry (focus on B2C)
• A proven track record growing agency revenue and client base
• Ability to connect and effectively communicate with C-Level marketing executives (Fortune 500 brands)
• Existing network of strong, diversified client relationships
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
• Outstanding work ethic with an entrepreneurial sprit
• Strong creative and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to travel extensively
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience
How to Apply
Do you have what it takes to join our team? Tell us why! Send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – please note in the subject line “New Business Development Position.”
Bonus points if you include the following:
• A brief description of your professional experience
• Examples of what you could bring to the table and why you would be successful in this position
• Recent client relationships you were directly responsible for developing and closing
About Department Zero
We are a growing experiential marketing company full of passionate people, which means we’re looking for passionate people to join us. We believe that anything is possible and frequently find ways to make it happen, that laughing out loud at work is non-negotiable, and that having talented and creative teams to rely on makes it worth getting out of bed in the morning. We work on huge brands and cutting edge efforts for industry leading clients. We think that all of that makes a great place to work, when combined with all the benefits you should expect. Don’t take our word for it - our global HQ in Kansas City has been listed as a winner of Ingram Magazine's 2010 "Best Companies to Work for in Kansas City."