Vistage Worldwide, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Business Development Partner
Vistage Worldwide, Inc. is the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize business leaders. The Business Development Partner is responsible for increasing Vistage's presence in local territories by developing business, supporting new Chair candidates, and engaging with potential new members.
Responsibilities
Implement strategies to increase Vistage's presence in priority markets
Engage C-level candidates (CEOs, Key Executives, and Business Owners) from online sources in insightful conversations and presentations to uncover candidates' needs and partner with building Chairs to enroll new members
Create and manage sales pipelines and forecasts to meet and exceed regional sales goals
Utilize CRM (Salesforce.com) to manage prospects, sales funnel, and event reporting
Implement and execute event and meeting strategies to provide high-touch, high-value executive meetings and support content for genuine Vistage group experiences
Facilitate business development events to increase awareness of Vistage and engage with potential new members and Chairs
Identify and build relationships with strategic partners
Develop relationships with local centers of influence (such as local chambers and the Association of Corporate Growth) to increase Vistage's visibility and reach in the community
Collaborate with various team members and departments to coordinate member acquisition efforts and ensure Chair launch success
Conduct thorough presentations with business owners and industry leaders to engage in insightful conversations, uncover prospects' needs, and maintain good customer relations until the close
Lead, direct, and design tactics to strengthen the regional sales initiative by incorporating opportunities from both individual regions and the regional sales teams
Partner with field management to identify opportunities for market penetration and make recommendations to the Regional Executive regarding maximizing sales opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of expertise in business development or related functions
Inside and/or outside sales experience working as a solution advisor
Proven experience in consultative sales and business development, preferably in a professional services environment
Strong understanding of Salesforce CRM tool and proficiency in all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent presentation skills to a C-level audience
Ability to create trust and build long-lasting, productive business relationships
Strong work ethic with evidence of meeting or exceeding sales or revenue goals
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new skills quickly
Strong business acumen and emotional intelligence
Being open to feedback and development is essential
Strong communication skills with high energy and enthusiasm
Preferred
Previous coaching/development background preferred
Benefits
Fully-paid healthcare is provided for employees through Anthem Blue Cross
Company-subsidized dental, vision, and life insurance coverage available to employees at very low rates
Eligibility for 401(k) matching funds after your first month as an employee
Free individual investment counseling
16 days of paid time off + 12 paid holidays per year
Additional annual paid days off based on tenure
Company
Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
Vistage is the world’s largest executive coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-06-08Acquired
2018-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
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