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Business Development Manager | FULLY REMOTE

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management
  • Self-starter who thrives in an independent role
  • Skilled at consultative selling
  • Fluent in using Salesforce

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full sales cycle—from initial contact through proposal, negotiation, and close
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound outreach, inbound inquiries, and strategic networking
  • Maintain organized, detailed records of outreach and pipeline activity in Salesforce
  • Collaborate with the C-suite to develop sales collateral and refine pitch materials

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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First Page Sage (SEO Company)

  • Marketing & Advertising Agencies
  • SME
  • 51–200
First Page Sage is an SEO and thought leadership marketing company based in San Francisco, CA. Its specialty is writing complex B2B content that ranks highly on Google and generates substantial leads and revenue. Its client list includes Logitech, Verisign, Alcoa, Rio Tinto, SoFi, NBC, and 100+ mid-sized B2B businesses. First Page Sage was established in 2009 by five-time entrepreneur Evan Bailyn, whose approach to SEO is based on data, creativity, and hard work. One of the founders of modern SEO, Bailyn leads the company with a strong focus on culture, believing that a healthy, positive, and open work environment allows the company to pursue its goal of being the best in its field.

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Job description

Job Type Full-time Description

REPORTS TO: COO

First Page Sage is a thought leadership marketing agency that specializes in SEO and AIO-driven content strategies. We position our clients as industry leaders and generate qualified leads that convert.

We’re looking for a seasoned seller who can prospect, run the full sales cycle, and close. This is a unique opportunity to be the driving force behind company growth and to shape how sales are done at First Page Sage. You’ll partner directly with the C-suite to refine messaging, develop collateral, and continually enhance our approach to acquiring new clients.

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full sales cycle—from initial contact through proposal, negotiation, and close.
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities through outbound outreach, inbound inquiries, and strategic networking.
  • Maintain organized, detailed records of outreach and pipeline activity in Salesforce.
  • Collaborate with the C-suite to develop sales collateral, refine pitch materials, and iterate on the sales process.
  • Develop a deep understanding of First Page Sage’s services and communicate our value to senior decision-makers.
  • Consistently meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals.

You’ll be successful here if you:

  • Have 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management (marketing agency or B2B services experience a plus).
  • Are a self-starter who thrives in an independent role and enjoys building systems from the ground up.
  • Are skilled at consultative selling—listening carefully, asking smart questions, and tailoring solutions to client needs.
  • Are fluent in using Salesforce to track opportunities and manage a pipeline.
  • Have timely communication with professionalism, both in writing and on calls.
  • Are motivated by growth—both personal and company-wide—and excited to help shape a sales strategy that scales.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $50,000 base salary + 4-6% commission on every new sale (uncapped)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Fully remote, flexible work environment

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • Required fluency to type, read and speak English
  • Dedicated workspace is preferred though not required
  • Required to have consistent access to a computer, webcam, and microphone during working hours

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Description $70,000 + 4-6% commission

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