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.

What You'll Do

Generate and qualify new business leads across multiple channels
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential clients
Conduct outreach via phone, email, LinkedIn, 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

What We're Looking For

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

Contract Period Benefits (Through Ultimate Staffing)

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

Compensation & Structure

$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' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -022026-415285