Business Development Specialist

Do you thrive on building relationships and forging connections that drive IMPACT?

Join Forever Ready Productions as a Business Development Specialist and be part of a team that believes in the transformative power of storytelling to amplify the impact of nonprofits.

Through our video-driven campaigns, we've helped our clients raise over $16 million since 2014, making a tangible impact on causes that matter. We're not just creators; we’re catalysts for change, and we’re looking for someone like you to help us build bridges between passion-driven organizations and their supporters.

If you’re energized about telling stories that inspire action, then we want to hear from you!

An ideal candidate should align with the core values: service, collaboration, creativity, and efficiency.

Why You’ll Love coming to work

We are the non-profit video market leader in Memphis and have built a strong presence in Chicago and Kansas City.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to approach sales with a creative twist, crafting compelling narratives based on the unique goals and aspirations of each client. You'll work closely with our team to translate visions into powerful stories that resonate with stakeholders, donors, and customers alike.

This isn't just about expanding our business—it's about extending our reach and bringing meaningful stories and fundraising dollars to a broader audience in the non-profit community. You'll play a critical part in this expansion, leveraging your passion for storytelling and your knack for forging connections to drive growth and impact.

What You’re Excited to Bring to Forever Ready Productions

Service, collaboration, creativity, and efficiency are at the heart of everything we do, and we're looking for someone who shares these values.

As our Business Development Specialist, you'll bring more than just a resume to the table. You have a genuine love for storytelling and a deep understanding of its power to inspire action and change. Whether you're cultivating meaningful relationships in your community, securing new business opportunities, or crafting compelling narratives, you'll be making a difference every step of the way.

Key Competencies

Relationship Building

• Ability to foster strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Skills in lead generation, networking, and community engagement.

Strategic Sales Planning

• Proficiency in identifying and targeting key markets and opportunities.
• Understanding of sales cycles and client acquisition strategies in the non-profit and small business sectors.

Storytelling and Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to translate client needs into compelling narratives that align with video production goals.

Market Expansion

• Capability to identify and penetrate new markets/customer segments
• Experience in regional development and scaling business operations.

Team Collaboration

• Ability to work effectively with creative and production teams.
• Skills in project management and cross-functional coordination.

Results-Driven Approach

• Focused on achieving measurable outcomes in revenue growth, client satisfaction, and market impact.

Metrics for Success

Revenue Growth

• Track quarterly sales figures against targets.
• Measure the increase in impact (fundraising dollars, products sold, new clients, overall engagement) generated for clients through video campaigns.

Client Acquisition and Retention

• Number of new clients acquired each quarter.
• Client retention rates year-over-year.

Market Penetration

• Success in establishing a presence and achieving sales targets
• Expansion of the client base in the Chicago area.

Networking and Community Engagement

• Number of networking events attended and leads generated.
• Partnerships and collaborations formed with local nonprofits and business communities.

Project Impact

• Client feedback and testimonials regarding the impact of video campaigns.
• Case studies showcasing successful projects and their outcomes on client goals.

Professional Development

• Participation in training and development programs.
• Progress in learning new sales techniques and market strategies.

Location

This role offers the flexibility of remote work, with a focus on the Chicago market. You'll have the opportunity to establish the Forever Ready Productions brand in this market by attending networking events and building relationships within the community. Opportunities for light travel may exist throughout the year.

Join Us

We specialize in crafting video stories that resonate with non-profit audiences and inspire action, driving meaningful change for mission-driven organizations. Our non-traditional sales environment prioritizes transparency and focuses on working with clients who are making a difference in the world. If you're excited about leveraging your skills to tell stories that leave a lasting impact, we want you on our team and invite you to apply today!

ABOUT FOREVER READY PRODUCTIONS

Forever Ready Productions is an Emmy Award Winning video production company. We are dedicated to crafting compelling video brand stories, documentaries, speaker reels, event recaps, gala fundraising videos, course training and graphic explainer videos. Our mission is to empower organizations to share their unique narrative through video to increase fundraising, engagement and inspire action. We work in fast paced, timely video production and virtual live events for nonprofits, small businesses and start-ups in Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL, and Kansas City, MO.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Work Location: Remote