Marketing BDM (remote)

As a Marketing Business Development Manager at Axle Eight, your key responsibilities include prospecting and identifying potential clients, building consultative relationships with decision-makers, and presenting tailored marketing solutions. You'll also be engaging in lead generation through networking and cold outreach while negotiating contracts and closing deals to meet your sales targets.

To thrive as a Marketing BDM at Axle Eight, you will need at least 3 years of experience in sales within a marketing agency environment, a deep understanding of digital marketing strategies, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to confidently engage with senior executives. Additionally, you should be adaptable to cater to various industries creatively.

At Axle Eight, the commission structure for the Marketing Business Development Manager is competitive and offers uncapped earning potential. This means that your success in closing deals will directly impact your income, rewarding your hard work and dedication in driving new business.

Yes! The Marketing BDM role at Axle Eight is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to our dynamic team. This flexibility helps create a balanced work-life environment, making it a perfect fit for self-starters.

Axle Eight offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Marketing BDM role, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), unlimited vacation days, a paid day off on your birthday, and the opportunity for 4-day work weeks during the summer. These perks are designed to ensure a fulfilling career experience.

In answering this question, focus on specific roles where you have driven sales or business development initiatives. Highlight key achievements, mentioning specific strategies you used that led to success in building relationships and closing deals.

Describe your strategies for lead generation, such as using social media, networking events, and leveraging existing connections. Provide examples of how these strategies have led to successful client acquisitions in the past.

Share examples of how you have used consultative selling to understand a client’s needs and align your offerings with their goals. Explain how this approach builds trust and leads to long-term business relationships.

Explain your approach to handling objections by actively listening to the client's concerns, empathizing with their situation, and providing thoughtful solutions that address their needs. Use examples where possible to illustrate your points.

Discuss the specific digital marketing services you are well-versed in, such as SEO, paid media, or content marketing. Emphasize how this knowledge can help you effectively present Axle Eight’s offerings to potential clients.

Outline key performance indicators you focus on, such as sales targets, the number of new contracts signed, or revenue generated. Highlight your track record in meeting or exceeding these metrics in previous roles.

Provide a specific example of a strategy that resulted in significant growth, describing the steps you took, the result of the strategy, and any lessons learned that you would apply in the Marketing BDM position at Axle Eight.

Discuss current trends or challenges in the marketing industry, such as adapting to new digital technologies or changes in consumer behavior, and emphasize how you plan to navigate these challenges as a Marketing BDM.

Explain your approach to effective collaboration with internal teams, detailing how you ensure a smooth transition for the new client, including communication strategies and any tools you might use to facilitate onboarding.

Discuss your admiration for Axle Eight’s approach to digital marketing and how you align with their values of creativity and adaptability. Share what excites you about the opportunity to contribute to their growth and success.