What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Account Executive position at Big Marlin Group?
Business Development Account Executive
We're the Big Marlin Group - a Marketing Solutions Company based in Gilbert, Arizona specializing in finding solutions for local and national companies.
If you like a team oriented, environment, then continue reading below.
Our work spans across many marketing fronts including digital, web, and print, making us a complete solution for our clients. We build brands that people trust, focusing on messaging, usability, layout, and a strong call to action. We work with our clients to ensure that all advertising & communications work together as a cohesive brand and strategically target their audience. Our client base includes small, medium and large companies spanning a variety of industries all over the U.S.
We’re growing and looking for a driven Account Executive to join our team to focus on Business Development to find our ideal clients, drive new revenue, and project manage our marketing efforts for our agency. This candidate should have a passion for marketing, great project management skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to collaborate with various teams, including brainstorming and presenting ideas or strategies, closing deals and building relationships.
The ideal candidate has experience in sales, an entrepreneur mentality, and a can-do attitude. Presentation and communication skills are a must have. We believe in investing in our employees, so there would be opportunities to train and build experience in any of our variety of disciplines.
This position is full-time. It is based in Gilbert, AZ and you must work from the office during regular business hours unless on sales appointments, networking, etc.
Other Responsibilities and Skill Sets
- Emphasis on supporting our largest national accounts
- Build relationships with our clients
- Work closely with our internal departments
- Create and manage written processes
- Focus on meeting/exceeding sales goals
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
- Present new ideas and strategies to clients, Digital and Account Teams
- Monitor the effectiveness of campaigns and offer solutions for ultimate results
- Manage digital marketing projects using tracking software
- Proficient in best practices including maintaining Google/Facebook certifications
- Conduct periodic keyword research, technical and content audits and competitor analysis
- Possess exceptional time management and communication skills.
- Think Big — Ability to “think outside the box”
- Attitude & Drive — Entrepreneurial attitude with drive and ability to grow and achieve goals
- Participate in brainstorming sessions as needed to generate creative and original ideas
Job Requirements
- Education 2-4 Year Degree Preferred
- Experience At least 2 years of Account Executive & Sales experience in any of the following: Marketing Services, Digital Media, or Advertising Products is preferred.
- Strong computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Teams, Canva, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Sales CRM
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Passion for learning and drive for continuous growth.
- Resourceful and creative thinking.
- Very organized and self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build and maintain strong and effective customer and internal relationships.
- Ability/willingness come in early or stay late, as the need arises.
- A flexible attitude with the ability work hard and have fun at the same time.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Employees are paid healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan Options
