Business Development Specialist

Join a growing branded merchandise company helping major organizations create memorable experiences through premium promotional products. This role is built for an outgoing, relationship-driven salesperson who loves opening doors, telling a compelling story, and turning new connections into significant long-term accounts.Who You AreYou have 2+ years of experience in the promotional products industry, ideally within sales or business developmentProven success generating new business through networking, prospecting, and outbound outreachStrong product sales background with the ability to navigate 6+ month sales cyclesNatural storyteller and confident presenter who builds relationships with senior decision-makersPersistent, resourceful, and comfortable owning the full sales cycle independentlyExperience in fashion, beauty, wholesale, or other product-driven industries is a plusFamiliarity with HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Excel, or project management tools preferredWhat You’ll DoProspect and secure new business with large corporate and Fortune 500 organizationsLeverage your network while developing new relationships with decision-makers and influencersCreate tailored sales strategies and proposals that connect client needs with branded product solutionsTransition newly won business into long-term relationships and identify opportunities across additional teams and departmentsPartner with design, production, and marketing teams to bring client concepts from idea through deliveryMaintain consistent client engagement while introducing new products, trends, and opportunitiesWhat Success Looks LikeNew relationships convert into meaningful, sustainable accountsExisting clients expand through strong relationships and cross-department opportunitiesLong sales cycles are managed with persistence and consistent follow-throughClients view you as a trusted partner for creative branded product solutionsSalary: $80,000 per year, plus earned commissions (no cap!)Location: New York, NY – HybridTo protect applicants, please note that this job is posted only on LinkedIn.com and Gainor.net. Postings on any other sites have not been approved by our company and may be fraudulent.Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.