New Business Development Executive

localCLOUT™ is a startup with an office in Chicago. Now is the ideal time to become part of the growing localCLOUT™ team! This is a multi-billion dollar industry and localCLOUT™ is well positioned to gain market share based on its technology and market strategy in an available market of about 50,000,000 business locations globally.

We help single and multi-location businesses worldwide increase their revenues by improving their online local visibility and reputation, along with awareness using analytics and statistics, competitive standings and the management of online local marketing efforts. 

We’re all about being a team, focused on our clients’ success in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial spirited environment. Work with experienced and dedicated professionals who are creating forward thinking cool products.

localCLOUT™ seeks energetic and positive-thinking professionals with a passion to pursue new business and build strategic relationships that drive sales and increase revenue. As a competent and experienced consultative-style selling executive, you will be responsible for pursuing single and multi-location businesses and presenting the localCLOUT™ Online Local Brand Management system.

This position is a cross function of direct sales, indirect sales and account management. With a focus on small and multi-location businesses across the United States and Internationally, we work with business types across Automotive, Healthcare, Home Improvement, Professional Services, Restaurant & Bars along with Salons & Spas.

Responsibilities 

• Gain in-depth knowledge about the digital location management space
• Identify and create prospect target lists of small business owners and multi-location executives. 
• Drive new business via outbound prospecting and cold calling into must-win strategic accounts
• Qualify inbound leads and turn them into pipeline opportunities
• Attend associations, conferences and conventions; and leverage network connections
• Overcome prospect objections  
• Update prospect interactions and statuses into our CRM to ensure efficient lead management
• Most importantly... have fun!

• Flexible hours & paid time off
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Additional benefits as we continue to grow 

We offer tremendous growth opportunities and possibilities.

• You have a competitive spirit and love to win
• You value teamwork and an entrepreneur environment
• Out of the box thinker
• Possess problem-solving, promotion-thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to overcome objections and effectively communicate value propositions
• Must be a ‘closer’
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Outstanding organization and time management skills
• You have a track record of thriving in a self starting environment leveraging your drive, creativity, and intellect
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Outstanding organization and time management skills
• BA/BS degree or 4 years relevant work experience. Business or Technical Degree a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.