Business Development Specialist
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CGI Digital
NY
Summary
The Business Development Specialist is responsible for conducting market research to identify local business prospects and calling potential clients to introduce company products. They will work to set appointments for Sales Executives and continuously refine their presentation skills.
Job Description
Our Sales team is responsible for introducing our one-of-a-kind products to community-centered business owners and setting appointments for our Sales Executives to convert them into future CGI clients. A solid over-the-phone handshake game is a must! Don't worry, hand stretching breaks are encouraged!
For a Sales Representative, a typical day might look like…
-Channeling your inner detective and conducting market research in your assigned communities to target local business prospects.
-Calling potential clients and getting them excited about CGI’s exclusive community partnerships and amazing mobile-digital marketing strategies that could potentially change the way they do business forever (we work off of referrals and warm leads!)
-Continuous work on your presentation skills to develop you into a sales expert!
-High-fiving your Sales Executive on a Friday afternoon after a having stellar week.
Perks...
-Uncapped monthly commissions! (trust us, these bring a BIG smile to your face)
-Team-centered culture with caring leadership and teammates!
-Quick upward mobility into a Sales Executive position (within the first year)
This job might be for you if…
-You WANT to be in sales!
-You want to earn! Our sales reps earn UNCAPPED commissions!
-You possess strong written and verbal communication skills (texting does not count).
-You have the ability to deliver a strong handshake over the phone.
Salary range: $40,000 - $45,000
Eligible for additional commission and performance based bonuses
Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision, 401k, Employee Wellness Platform, Paid Family Leave, Basic Life Insurance, PTO, etc
CGI Digital | HelloNation is a national media and marketing platform dedicated to helping businesses, organizations, and communities build trust, visibility, and authority in today’s evolving digital landscape.
Through a unique approach that blends storytelling, educational content, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), HelloNation positions clients as credible experts, ensuring they are not just found, but chosen. By aligning with how people search today, including AI-driven platforms, we help our partners become the trusted answers their audiences are looking for.
From local businesses to associations and municipalities, CGI Digital | HelloNation amplifies “good news” by highlighting real stories, real expertise, and real impact. Our platform connects communities with the voices that matter most, creating meaningful visibility that drives long-term growth.
At our core, we believe one simple idea:
Good news should travel faster.
Founded
1988
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Advertising Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rochester, New York
CGI Digital | HelloNation is a national media and marketing platform dedicated to helping businesses, organizations, and communities build trust, visibility, and authority in today’s evolving digital landscape.
Through a unique approach that blends storytelling, educational content, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), HelloNation positions clients as credible experts, ensuring they are not just found, but chosen. By aligning with how people search today, including AI-driven platforms, we help our partners become the trusted answers their audiences are looking for.
From local businesses to associations and municipalities, CGI Digital | HelloNation amplifies “good news” by highlighting real stories, real expertise, and real impact. Our platform connects communities with the voices that matter most, creating meaningful visibility that drives long-term growth.
At our core, we believe one simple idea:
Good news should travel faster.
Founded
1988
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Advertising Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rochester, New York