Associate, Practice Development
About The Position
As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof: 2025 Great Places to Work Certified Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation) Company paid parental leave Generous time off package Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees Position Summary The Associate Practice Development will partner with the business development team to schedule prospective client meetings, create a positive first impression of DMA, and drive new clients to DMA by identifying and understanding prospective clients’ needs and matching them to the applicable DMA services and solutions. This role will work with the national business development team, marketing, and other DMA business leaders to manage and grow opportunities within a designated market/region to achieve sales objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Long-term interest in client-facing business development career
- Self-motivated to consistently meet established goals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Persuasive communication and persistent follow-up skills
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams experience; beginner Microsoft Excel experience
- Strong listening and negotiation skills
- Must be able to travel (approximately 5-10%)
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position does not qualify for employment-based sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with practice development leaders to identify the best strategies to develop and execute opportunities to meet virtually or in person with prospective clients
- Understand DMA’s business initiatives and serve as the internal champion for such initiatives
- Thoroughly understand prospective clients’ needs; identify and suggest DMA services/solutions to meet those needs
- Develop and maintain prospective client relationships in a designated territory
- Anticipate and prepare/deliver compelling responses to prospective client objections
- Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads; proactively target large and mid-market companies via outbound calls, emails, and social media to secure virtual and in-person business meetings
- Research and understand various lines of DMA business and develop relationships with key DMA personnel with assistance from business development and marketing teams
- Maintain activity levels to ensure satisfaction of monthly goals
Benefits
- Employee-owned company
- Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof: 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
- Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins on day one of employment (ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation)
- Company paid parental leave
- Generous time off package
- Multiple benefit plans, eligibility begins on day one of employment
- Culturally focused on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
