Position Profile: Business Development Specialist

THE PERSON: Do you thrive on building lasting connections and converting leads into partnerships? Are you a dynamic and relational professional with a passion for helping businesses grow? If you are a resourceful and adaptable individual who is creative, communicative, and relentless in pursuing opportunities, we want to hear from you!

At VisionSpark, the role of a Business Development Specialist goes beyond traditional sales. It’s about serving as an ambassador for our core values, delivering tailored solutions, and creating meaningful relationships that drive impact. This position calls for a poised and professional individual with attention to detail, a self-driven and motivated mindset, and the ability to demonstrate the value of VisionSpark’s Team Health services and Talent Impact Profile Assessment. You must be highly communicative, a consistent learner, adaptable, coachable, persistent, authentic, approachable, and possess excellent presentation skills to represent the heart of what we do: helping businesses find and develop their greatest asset—people.

THE COMPANY: VisionSpark is a growing executive search consulting firm based in Worthington, Ohio, dedicated to helping companies across the country hire top-performing leaders who fit their culture. Guided by our faith and family values, we have become a trusted partner for business owners and executives through our research-based, rigorous hiring process. Our collaborative team is passionate about creating lasting value for our clients by connecting them with the right people and empowering their growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Business Development Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Drive revenue growth by converting qualified leads into sales and achieving personal and team sales goals.
• Identify and pursue enterprise relationships, developing a robust referral network.
• Introduce and promote VisionSpark’s Team Health Services and Talent Impact Profile Assessment to potential clients, demonstrating their value effectively.
• Collaborate on potential new service offerings and bring creative ideas for business development opportunities.
• Represent VisionSpark as an authentic, approachable, and highly communicative ambassador.
• Deliver compelling presentations to small and large groups/teams.
• Utilize social media platforms to expand VisionSpark’s presence and foster connections.
• Maintain an adaptable and focused approach to a variety of client needs.
• Pay attention to detail in all client interactions and deliverables to ensure excellence and precision.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required:

• College degree.
• 3+ years of successful B2B sales experience in professional services.
• Demonstrated sales growth selling services across organizational hierarchies.
• Proven business development experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with assessment tools and HR service platforms.
• Familiarity with learning management systems.
• Proven ability to deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership experience

DESIRED:

• Extroverted, with exceptional relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Persistent, coachable, and a consistent inquisitive learner.
• A creative thinker who excels in finding and capitalizing on opportunities.

IMPACT GOALS: One-Year Goals:

• Meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Establish new relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate on potential service innovations.
• Build a strong referral network.

Even Better Impact:

• Demonstrate proficiency with learning management systems.
• Show expertise in HR service tools and assessments.
• Successfully present to large teams, fostering enthusiasm and buy-in.

WHY VISIONSPARK:

• Be part of a growing, faith-and-family-oriented company.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team that values individual contributions.
• Represent a trusted brand with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Enjoy professional growth opportunities and the ability to impact the success of businesses nationwide.
• Live our core values: Grow, People, Serve.

Compensation: Competitive base salary ($60-65K) plus uncapped commission potential of $25-30K at plan. Benefits and generous paid time off provided.

If you are a motivated business development professional ready to help businesses thrive while embodying VisionSpark’s core values, apply today and make an impact!