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Job description
Love Communications, a Salt Lake City based full-service marketing agency, is looking for a Director of Business Development to join our team. We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused individual to grow our client portfolio through both inbound opportunity management and proactive sales outreach. This role focuses primarily on Utah-based business development while supporting opportunities outside of the state. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable initiating conversations, building long-term relationships, understanding client marketing needs, and presenting integrated agency solutions. This person will work closely with all departments.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage and respond to inbound business opportunities and leads
Proactively develop new prospective client relationships through outreach, networking, and referrals
Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities in Utah and surrounding markets, creating strategic plans to target prospective clients across various industries
Lead introductory meetings, discovery sessions, and “quarterback” the RFP process in collaboration with agency leadership and department experts
Efficiently manage the end-to-end process of responding to RFPs, including assembling teams, developing winning strategies, and ensuring timely and accurate submissions
Develop compelling proposal documents and pitch presentations—deliver persuasive pitches to potential clients, communicating the agency’s value proposition and tailored solutions
Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and opportunities for the agency
Represent the agency at industry events, networking functions, and community engagements
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from sales to client onboarding
Maintain strong knowledge of agency capabilities and industry trends
Travel occasionally when business opportunities require in-person engagement
Attitude & Interpersonal Skills
A natural relationship builder who creates trust quickly and enjoys meeting new people
Confident without being pushy
Highly collaborative - works well with and builds relationships with various teams while respecting internal expertise
Must be comfortable speaking with CEO’s, CMO’s and senior leaders while representing the agency professionally
Takes full ownership and accountability for each opportunity from first contact through final proposal submission
High emotional intelligence—knows how to read a room, listens to what isn’t said and manages ego
Strong project management and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Conducts business with the utmost integrity and honesty, regardless of the ramifications
Requirements
8+ years experience in business development, sales, account management, or agency environments preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A strong network within the advertising, marketing, or media industries
Ability to understand marketing and business challenges and translate them into agency solutionsConfident leader in outreach, networking, and consultative selling
Organized and self-motivated with strong follow-through
Ability to collaborate across multiple internal departments
Deep understanding of media, digital marketing, and creative strategies
Compensation
Love Communications offers a competitive salary with additional compensation tied to sales performance and goals, along with full benefits, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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