Business Development Representative, Fort Wayne, IN

Due to our recently-announced acquisition of Grover Charitable Gaming (https://grovergaming.com/), Light & Wonder (https://www.lnw.com/) is growing our team to deliver the best games, culture, and results in the industry. This new business will expand Light & Wonder's (L&W) cross-platform leadership, as the premier developer of games across Gaming, Social, iGaming, and Charitable Gaming channels. Grover Gaming is already a high-performing, culture-first organization, and we are excited to unlock L&W's deep portfolio of content that we know will exceed customer and player expectations.

SUMMARY: The Business Development Representative position is a sales and relationship focused role with daily travel within a designated territory. The territory for this role will cover the areas of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Business Development Representative will be joining a high-functioning, results-oriented sales team that operates with great communication in a highly competitive market. The position provides a base salary plus uncapped commission, along with a company vehicle, gas card and company credit card.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of these principles.

• Prospect for new clients by networking, cold calling, advertising, or any other means of generating interest from potential clients.

• Ability to plan persuasive approaches and pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with our company.

• Develop rapport with new clients, set targets for sales, and provide support that will continually improve the relationship.

• Candidates will be required to grow and retain existing accounts by presenting innovative solutions and services to clients.

• The position will require you to work with mid and senior level management, marketing, and technical staff.

• Candidates may manage the activities of other team members responsible for developing business for the company at the direction of the Sales Manager and/or Director of Sales.

• Strategic planning will be a large part of the role to ensure success for the Business Development team.

• Able to handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements, and working through differences to a positive solution.

• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.

• Set up meetings between client decision makers and our company's leaders.

• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and be able to provide feedback and information on market and trends.

• Able to present and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.

• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.

• 2-4 years of experience in a territory-based sales or equivalent role

• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Ability to network, speak in public, close deals, while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude

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