Business Development Specialist

Are you a visionary Business Development Specialist looking to work for an award winning marketing agency?

Hybrid role, three days in office per week

InVerve Marketing is an award winning marketing firm that specializes in web design and development, inbound marketing, and graphic design. Through inbound marketing software and innovative, creative marketing strategies – we ensure our clients get found on the web. We are a smart and slightly nerdy bunch of creative and tech professionals.

With InVerve Marketing you will be joining a team where our values are front and center. We strive for these values in ourselves and in our culture:

• Intelligence
• Passion to Improve
• Fidelity
• Dedication

About the Opportunity

InVerve Marketing is growing and seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our team. This exceptional, results-oriented marketing leader will be an addition to our current sales efforts. The Business Development Specialist at InVerve Marketing will take the lead in developing and executing successful, long-term business development strategies. Once closed, new clients will be managed by the BD for the duration of the contract in tandem with a project team.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing business opportunities
• Identify RFP opportunities in online platforms
• Respond to Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) with professional writing skills
• Deliver effective presentations
• Lead major strategy sessions and attend performance meetings
• Collaborate with the internal team to deliver project scope
• Maintain communication between clients and staff to ensure client satisfaction
• Update the CRM regarding sales, pipeline lists, forecasts, contacts, sales emails, and communication with new and existing prospective clients
• Maintain current certifications and other education as required
• Negotiate and close business
• Contract management

About You

• Proficient in proposal and presentation writing
• Proficient in selling websites, marketing, and graphic design projects
• Experience in relevant marketing, consulting, or business strategy roles
• Excellent leadership skills and an ability to inspire direct and cross-functional teams to produce quality work on time and within budget
• Great interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to self-manage project deadlines and dependencies
• Bachelor’s degree and professional success in previous BD roles

Why work for us?

• 2025 Woman-Owned Small Business of the year from Michigan Celebrates Small Business!
• Outstanding Small Business 2024 - Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce
• 2023 Michigan 50 Company to Watch
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• 401k profit-sharing retirement plan with employer match
• Paid dental and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Massage Chair