Business Development Associate

Company : ABS Graphics

Role : Business Development Associate

Location : Itasca, Illinois | Reports To : Chief Revenue Officer

Date : September 12, 2025

COMPANY OVERVIEW

ABS Graphics is a leading commercial print and marketing execution partner headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. We serve some of the largest and most respected brands in the country, delivering precision, speed, and scalability across commercial print, direct mail, large-format signage, and visual merchandising programs. Our end-to-end capabilities include in-house print production, kitting and fulfillment, and data-driven campaign management. We maintain strict data security and compliance standards, holding industry-recognized certifications that meet the requirements of enterprise and regulated industries. ABS is committed to accuracy, security, and quality, and invests heavily in equipment, technology, and process excellence to help our clients execute with confidence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Development Associate [BDA] role is designed for ambitious professionals looking to launch a high-earning sales career in commercial print, direct mail, and visual merchandising. This position is ideal for individuals with limited sales experience but strong discipline, accountability and the drive to compete at a high level.

As a BDA, you will play a critical role in the growth of ABS Graphics by :

 Generating outbound leads and qualifying opportunities

 Scheduling and running discovery calls with prospective clients

 Supporting the sales cycle for new business opportunities

 Building your own pipeline of prospects and customers over the first 12-18 months

This role is structured as an accelerated pathway into a full Business Development Representative position, with the opportunity to manage your own book of business and earn uncapped commissions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Execute outbound prospecting campaigns through phone, email, LinkedIn, and direct mail outreach

 Qualify inbound and outbound leads against ABS's ideal customer profile

 Schedule and participate in discovery calls with decision-makers in marketing, procurement, and creative roles

 Partner with senior BDRs and the CRO on high-value opportunities to gain hands-on experience in complex sales cycles

 Accurately maintain CRM data, update pipeline stages, and track activity metrics

 Contribute to ABS's growth by building a personal pipeline of opportunities that can transition into managed accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required

 Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a strong desire to achieve measurable results

 Holds themselves accountable, consistently delivers on commitments without the need for external pressure

 Ability to consistently meet activity targets and manage time effectively

 Clear, confident communicator comfortable engaging senior-level professionals

 Demonstrated resilience and discipline in the face of setbacks; focuses on solutions, not excuses

 Coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn ABS's sales process and industry-specific knowledge

 Interest in building a long-term sales career with uncapped earnings potential

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

 Compensation Range : $80,000 base salary plus performance bonuses and commissions, with realistic first-year earnings potential of up to $125,000; with the opportunity to transition to a commission-based plan earlier based on performance, offering uncapped earning potential.

 Performance Metrics : Bonuses are awarded for surpassing KPI-based quota thresholds, including meetings scheduled, qualified opportunities opened, and deals advanced through the pipeline.

 Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), 401(K), and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Note : Employee will transition to commission / draw plan once a sufficient pipeline or book of customers is established (typically within 12-18 months)
• Note : Realistic earnings potential of $200K+ by year 2-3 for top performers

Employment Disclaimer : Employment with ABS Graphics is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any related communications should be construed as a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.