Business Development Specialist

Location: Minneapolis
Schedule: Full-Time, Hybrid (up to 2 days/week onsite in Minneapolis)
Compensation: $28/hr + uncapped commission on new business
Contract: Contract-to-Hire

Are you a motivated Business Development professional ready to drive new revenue and build strong client relationships? We're seeking a Business Development Specialist with a proven ability to generate leads, cultivate new business, and thrive in a fast-paced agency environment. Experience in marketing, advertising, media, or creative services is a plus!

This role is perfect for someone who excels in outreach, relationship building, and identifying new opportunities. High performers will be offered a permanent full-time role with salary, benefits, and room to grow into other areas of the agency.

• Generate and qualify new business leads across multiple channels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients
• Conduct outreach via phone, email, Linked In, networking events, and occasional travel
• Communicate agency capabilities and support proposal development
• Track activity and pipeline using CRM tools
• Collaborate with internal teams to support new opportunities
• Represent the agency professionally in meetings and industry events

• 2+ years in business development, sales, or client‑facing roles
• Experience in marketing/advertising/business services preferred
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Proven success in prospecting, lead generation, and closing support
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and comfortable working independently
• Ability to work hybrid (Minneapolis/St. Paul metro required)
• Willingness to handle occasional travel based on client opportunities

• Medical benefit options (MEC plans available)
• Dental & vision plans
• Accident & critical illness coverage
• Life insurance & short-term disability
• 401(k) eligibility
• Safe & Sick Time
• Holiday pay accrual
• Annual bonus eligibility

• $28/hour + uncapped commission on new-client sales
• 40 hours/week
• Hybrid schedule - up to 2 days/week onsite in the North Loop
• Contract-to-hire
• Successful performance leads to a full-time salary + benefits + growth opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles's Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.