Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. John Foley Inc. helps organizations worldwide build high-performing teams through transformational keynote experiences focused on leadership, culture, teamwork, and the Glad To Be Here® mindset. The Business Development Manager will expand the company’s reach by generating new business, managing the sales pipeline, strengthening strategic partnerships, supporting marketing and content creation, and coordinating sales execution through client onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify prospective clients and strategic partners
- Generate qualified sales opportunities through personalized outreach
- Build relationships with corporate leaders, HR professionals, and association partners
- Support business development initiatives that fuel long-term growth
- Keep opportunities organized and moving forward
- Track follow-ups and next steps within the CRM
- Ensure no opportunity falls through the cracks
- Help create a predictable, healthy sales pipeline
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for bureau partners and referral relationships
- Maintain consistent communication and follow-up
- Keep partner relationships engaged and informed
- Create compelling proposals, presentations, and sales materials
- Assist with marketing campaigns and content creation
- Edit short-form videos and digital content
- Help maintain a polished, professional brand presence across all client touchpoints
- Schedule meetings and prepare sales materials
- Capture meeting notes and action items
- Support contract preparation and client onboarding
- Ensure smooth handoffs to the Client Success team
Skills
- * Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems
- * Communicates exceptionally well, both verbally and in writing
- * Builds authentic relationships with professionals and executives
- * Stays organized while managing multiple priorities
- * Learns quickly and adapts to changing needs
- * Enjoys creating, improving, and building new processes
- * Has strong attention to detail and follows through on commitments
- Ideal candidates have **2–6 years of professional experience** and bring a combination of marketing, relationship management, and business development skills
- * Business Development * Partnerships * Marketing * Recruiting * Account Management * Event Management * Speaker Bureau or Agency Experience * Marketing content creation * Proposal writing * CRM systems (HubSpot or similar) * AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude * Canva * Adobe Premiere * Final Cut Pro * CapCut * Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Video editing and content creation experience are a strong plus
Benefits
- Sales Commission: **0.5% on qualified deals you help source or materially advance**
- Annual Company Bonus: **$2,000–$10,000**
- Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership
- High-impact role with significant growth potential
- Collaborative, mission-driven team culture
- Remote (U.S. Preferred)
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