Business Development Manager - Houses of Worship
About The Position
This is a Growth Mission role focused on creating and building new markets for Professional Audio Technology, specifically targeting untapped industries like Houses of Worship. The Business Development Manager will identify new opportunities, create demand from the ground up, and introduce world-class audio solutions. This role is for individuals who are relentless competitors, energized by creating opportunities, pioneering into new verticals, and solving obstacles. It is not a role for someone who simply wants to hit quotas, but for someone who wants to build something meaningful, earn without limits, and leave a lasting impact on a growing company. Qualified candidates must be located near a major metro airport for frequent travel (up to 50%).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications; or 1-3 years of equivalent experience in professional sales with proven sales results.
- Effective communication skills including the ability to negotiate, active listening, and rapport-building.
- Ability to learn complex technical solutions and communicate business value.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, social media, and sales tools.
- Goal-oriented mindset, innovative, and challenges conventional approaches.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and willingness to adapt.
- Belief that motivation and technical skills are essential.
- Belief that extraordinary effort produces extraordinary results.
- Desire to build a career—not just have a job.
- Innate desire and strong interest in prospecting and building a book of business.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to build something.
- Creative prospecting skills across digital, social, networking, and traditional channels.
- Highly organized with disciplined follow-through.
- Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability.
- Coachable, curious, and constantly looking for ways to improve.
- Ability to work onsite in Burnsville, MN; presence in the office will be required at times.
- Requires visual acuity to view a computer monitor and read documents, as well as the ability to communicate clearly in person and through digital platforms.
- Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a typical office environment with standard noise levels and ergonomic equipment.
- Must be located near a major metro airport for frequent (up to 50%) travel.
Responsibilities
- Build Markets from Scratch by finding opportunities others overlook, opening new doors, developing new verticals, and establishing presence where competitors are not focused.
- Sell Complete Solutions by understanding customer challenges and positioning integrated professional audio solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Challenge the Status Quo by bringing new ideas and experimenting with new outreach strategies.
- Build Relationships That Create Momentum by becoming a trusted resource and developing executive-level relationships with consultants, architects, AV integrators, IT leaders, influencers, designers, and end users.
- Own Your Pipeline by prospecting relentlessly, generating demand, creating opportunities, navigating complex sales cycles, and closing new business.
- Help Shape the Future by providing insights from the field that influence products, go-to-market strategy, and expansion into new industries.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Unlimited commission potential
- On-target earnings (OTE) range from $130,000–$150,000 at 100% attainment, with potential to earn more
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
