Market Development Specialist in Brookfield, Wisconsin at Best Version Media

Overview:

Best Version Media was founded in 2007 and now serves over 1,300 communities across the U.S. and Canada. We connect local businesses to customers with a suite of innovative print and digital solutions. Our print magazines, powered by our advertisers and readers, are tailored to the communities we serve by showcasing local families, nonprofits, events, and more. Our digital advertising works with our print campaigns to build brand awareness and help businesses expand their online reach with local customers. We also offer convenient tools to help businesses manage their online presence and enhance searchability.

Our vision is to unite the hearts and minds of communities – one person, one home, one business at a time. We value family, teamwork, and an open exchange of ideas as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves. Our award-winning culture has been recognized countless times by organizations like Fortune, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work, and more.

Summary:

Looking for a dynamic role where your relationship-building skills meet strategic planning? As a Market Development Specialist, you’ll be the ultimate go-to partner and point of contact for our publishers and sales leaders across an assigned region.

This position plays an important part in the success of our magazines by providing excellent customer service to our sales field. They are the point of contact for all publishers and sales leaders in their assigned region and are responsible for working with new and existing publishers to create and maintain their distribution market maps for their BVM magazines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead regular onboarding classes for incoming Field Representatives and Associate Publishers (APs), making those crucial, welcoming first connection calls.
• Collaborate closely with APs and our research team to design and suggest high-potential distribution markets that align with BVM Mapping Guidelines.
• Act as the dedicated point of contact for your assigned region, smoothly servicing requests from existing field reps.
• Create, verify, and maintain high-quality maps and mailing lists that align with publication themes and regional sales structures.
• Ensure accuracy of all backend information, including baseline metrics, user assignments, and profile verifications for new recruits.

Skills and Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a Customer Service role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What will make you stand out:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience in Account Management or a role balancing client relations with data accuracy.
• Proven track record of handling high-volume backend data, mapping, or regional logistics.

If you are a highly detailed person who genuinely loves helping people succeed, come join BVM and see firsthand why we continue to win Best Place to Work year after year!