Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Remote (EST or CST)

Salary: $60k-$70k (+ Commission Structure)

We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Business Development Manager to support our Client Services team by sourcing new relationships with the biggest brands on the planet! In this role, you will be responsible for:

• identifying new business opportunities
• qualifying leads
• leading and supporting the creation of proposals
• developing strategic relationships with prospects
• driving revenue growth

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market dynamics, a proven track record in sales and business development, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

The Goat Agency is the world’s leading social-first marketing agency, powered by influencers. We’ve worked with, retained, and scaled some of the most exciting brands in the world, and delivered award-winning social and influencer campaigns in over 70 countries and 28 languages. We’re the only truly scaled up influencer solution for large enterprises and iconic brands. You will have heard of or purchased products from most of the brands we work with. Now, we lead influencer marketing within GroupM, the media arm of the world’s largest marketing conglomerate: WPP.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with a focus on influencer and social media marketing.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve company goals.
• Collaborate with big brands, other GroupM agencies, and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities in influencer and social media marketing.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential clients.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals to achieve revenue targets.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform business development strategies.
• Provide regular reports on business development activities and performance to senior management.

Let’s chat if you have:

• 1-2 Years experience in a previous sales role (Essential)
• High organizational skills with ability to prioritize a diverse workload and to keep track of deadlines (Essential)
• Knowledge of Hubspot, Microsoft: Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and Google Platforms (Essential)
• Experience in the marketing industry (Essential)

Why join The Herd?

• Regular social events and ongoing clubs
• $250 grant to make your work-from-home set up comfortable
• Provided MacBook laptop to work from
• Remote working
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401K with company match
• One day of additional PTO for every year you’re at The Goat Agency (up to five years)
• Opportunity for career progression