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Empire Today · 1 day ago

Business Development Representative

Northlake, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

Empire Today is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their highly motivated, fast-paced team. The role is responsible for driving new revenue by pursuing new business opportunities and managing the full sales cycle with a focus on continuous improvement.

RetailConstructionBuilding Material

Responsibilities

Find and qualify new business opportunities using market research, simple analysis, and in-person prospecting

Create new leads through office visits and reconnect with past accounts

Lead discovery meetings to understand client needs and develop tailored solutions/proposals

Own the entirety of the sales process from initial contact through contract execution

Work with internal teams and attend initial job site appointments to ensure projects run smoothly

Meet with customers and managers as needed throughout the process

Keep salesforce updated and track pipeline progress

Lead regular client check-ins and events to strengthen relationships and support account growth

Escalate customer issues in a timely manner with the goal of fast, effective resolution

Create/present regular business review decks

Analyze account performance and market trends to improve sales strategies

Qualification

SalesforcePresentation skillsAccount managementP&L experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteBachelor’s degreeCustomer serviceHome/trade show experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field preferred

Proven experience in account management, sales, or customer service

Strong presentation skills required

Proficiency in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

P&L experience preferred

Home/trade show experience a plus

Benefits

Health benefits.

Paid time off and holiday pay.

Wellness program.

Professional development & career advancement opportunities.

Lots of perks.

Company

Empire Today

Glassdoor2.9

Empire Today is a provider of installed home improvements.

Founded in 1959

North Lake, Wisconsin, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.empiretoday.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2024-11-18Debt Financing

2021-08-17Acquired

Leadership Team

Brian Hutto

CHief Executive Officer

Charles Lockyer

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

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2026-02-03

PR.com

Empire Today® Appoints Charlie Lockyer as Chief Financial Officer

2025-09-12

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2025-05-06

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