Business Development Representative
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Job Summary
Position is salary as listed plus uncapped commission.
SparkFly Creatives York PA
Build Relationships. Tell Stories. Drive Growth.
SparkFly Creatives is the marketing arm of Shipley Energy one of Central Pennsylvanias most respected and trusted organizations. Shipley Energy has been recognized as a Best Place to Work and has built a reputation for delivering exceptional service strong community involvement and a people-first culture.
SparkFly Creatives is looking for an energetic relationship-driven Business Development Representative to help grow our client base across York and Central Pennsylvania.
Youll be responsible for generating new business opportunities developing client relationships uncovering marketing challenges and introducing prospects to SparkFlys full suite of branding creative digital marketing video and content solutions.
About SparkFly Creatives
SparkFly Creatives is a full-service creative marketing group specializing in:
- Brand Strategy & Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Content Creation
- Website Design
- Campaign Development
Our mission is simple: help businesses grow through powerful storytelling strategic marketing and creative solutions that deliver measurable results.
Responsibilities & Duties
Business Development & Sales
- Identify and research prospective clients throughout York and Central Pennsylvania
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline through networking referrals outreach and community engagement
- Conduct discovery meetings to understand business goals challenges budgets and timelines
- Present customized creative marketing solutions that align with client objectives
- Develop proposals and coordinate project scoping with internal creative teams
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract execution and client handoff
- Meet or exceed monthly quarterly and annual revenue goals
- Identify opportunities for upselling within existing client relationships
Community Engagement & Networking
- Attend local networking events chamber functions trade shows and community events
- Build strategic relationships with local business owners and community leaders
- Serve as a visible ambassador for SparkFly Creatives
- Cultivate referral partnerships that generate long-term business growth
Client Relationship Management
- Build trusted long-term relationships with clients
- Maintain regular communication with prospects and active accounts
- Participate in client review meetings and growth planning discussions
- Help ensure smooth transitions from sales to project delivery
Sales Operations & Process Improvement
- Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline reporting
- Track activities opportunities and sales forecasting
- Contribute ideas for improving sales processes messaging and prospecting strategies
- Participate in sales training coaching and professional development initiatives
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Communications or related field OR equivalent professional experience
- 3 years of B2B sales business development account management or related experience
- Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously
- Experience using CRM platforms and sales technology tools
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel throughout the region
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling marketing creative advertising media or professional services
- Familiarity with York and Central Pennsylvania business communities
- Existing local professional network
- Experience with consultative selling and relationship-based business development
Our team members enjoy:
- Comprehensive health benefits - Medical dental and vision insurance
- Generous 401(k) company match
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental life critical illness accident and hospital insurance
- Up to 20 days of PTO each year
- Paid Holidays
- Gym reimbursement up to $30/month
- Tuition Reimbursement
- The stability of a long-standing values driven company that invests in your growth
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