“It is a blessing for a (woman) man to have a hand in determining their own fate.” – Blackbeard, the pirate
We’re looking for a self-starting, reliable contracted Growth Manager to join our growing team. This is an independent contractor, work from home opportunity and available to any qualified US-sales person. If you are an ambitious, relationship-driven individual who can develop new business as well as service existing clients, then this is a great position for you! You get out what you put in. The right person will be able to make this role their own – you are the architect of your growth strategy – using our effective sales tools / formula and supporting team.
As a part of our Extend team, you’ll also be a part of a very fast-paced and high-growth company. You’re getting in on the ground floor of an experienced but growing team and will have input and responsibility as we grow the team. You will wear multiple hats every day. This may include running out to grab a sample, popping over to a decorator to see a sample or dropping off a product to a client. Relationship development and a high level of customer service – consulting our clients, not order taking or directing – is key to our approach.
Extend is built of a virtual team of high-driven individuals who value work / life balance. Do you work best late at night? Great. Do you work best early in the mornings so you can be present when your kids get off the bus? Great. As long as we are servicing our clients in a timely, professional manner, the work schedule is for you to create. We work hard to have a culture that promotes balance because in order to be productive at work, you need to have fulfillment outside of work.
Responsibilities will include:
-Earn and keep each client’s respect and confidence as a trusted advisor providing value to their business through a strong commitment to success, consistent performance, and the ability to develop a wide range of ideas and solutions,
-Lead / be present in client meetings with defined initiatives and priorities,
-Acquire in-depth knowledge of client business including their key issues, competitive situation, and industry trends,
– Ensure monthly and annual sales goals are achieved by targeting clients in your region,
– Develop new business and increase spend by all new and existing clients, in line with targets,
– Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure high-quality and timely execution as well as to stay on top of the latest trends,
– Ensure communication and relationships with colleagues globally is excellent and allows Extend to deliver high level service,
– Respond to quote requests in adherence with company procedures,
– Use company order processing & CRM systems in line with procedures,
– New business development,
– Assist with process improvement and creating efficiencies for documentation management,
– Work in the promotional products industry specific programs for quoting, order processing, etc (Sage, ESP, etc).
-Lead with curiosity and a willingness to push your own thinking and the agency’s work in new directions.
Demonstrate and uphold our company values:
– Relationships: we are committed to our clients, friends, family-a partnership in the journey
– Work to live, not live to work. Enjoy the journey but also enjoy the work.
– Better than yesterday: growth mindset, always learning.
– Honesty: say what you mean and mean what you say.
– Work hard, strive to accomplish, but be present where your feet are.
– Choose joy, gratitude, happiness.
Skills and qualifications include:
-High school diploma or GED,
-Bachelor’s degree preferred or in process,
-Over two years of experience in a marketing related industry,
-Familiarity with latest digital marketing techniques and an eye for marketing,
-Working knowledge of Microsoft programs, social media, specifically LinkedIn,
-Excellent multitasking, time management and organizational skills,
-Presentable and able to communicate via telephone, email, zoom, and face-to-face always representing themselves and Extend at the highest level,
-Outstanding writing skills with the ability to gather information and craft the information into a compelling story,
-Able to build rapport quickly,
-Strong networking skills,
-Ability to work with minimum supervision, able to independently move projects forward, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines,
-Must have a PC or Mac and reliable Internet connection.
Extend Marketing Inc is a premiere, full service, women-owned Marketing and Promotions Agency with a passion for result-driven marketing. Our mission is to help others tell their story through multiple forms of media. We create customized, integrated marketing strategies for companies that are committed to increase brand awareness in the following areas: brand development & strategy, web design & development, content strategy, promotional products & apparel, digital marketing, and more. Relationships are at the core of what we do and a passion for meaningful relationships will be key to success in this role. Living in the “gray” areas and creatively finding solutions to our clients problems – constantly inventing new and improved ways to do things – is what we do best.
To be a considered applicant, send your ‘pitch’ to: alison@extendmarketinginc.com
Be sure to tell us what interests you about our company and specifically how you can help grow our team!
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring processes and believe it is our
responsibility to build a workforce of diverse talent, background, and expertise. Applicants
receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, veteran
status, or disability.