Sales Representative - Creative Video Agency (Business Development / Outbound AE)
3 days ago
Virginia Beach
Job DescriptionCompany Description Jpixx Creative Video Agency: We connect people and messages through cinematic storytelling. For nearly 13 years, we’ve created high-impact content across commercial, nonprofit, and government sectors — combining meaningful narratives with top-tier production. If you care about creative work that moves people, learn more at jpixx.com. Job Description Jpixx is hiring our first dedicated sales rep to build a proactive outbound pipeline. We’ve grown through referrals for more than a decade — now we’re ready to expand intentionally into new commercial markets and government sectors. This is NOT a marketing role and NOT an account manager role. This is a hunter role. You’ll own outbound prospecting, discovery, and dealflow, partnering directly with our founders and producers to bring in new work. If you love opening doors, starting conversations, and selling creative solutions, this role is for you. You’re the Right Fit If You Are: A true outbound salesperson You’re energized by identifying prospects, reaching out, following up, and booking meetings. Scrappy & entrepreneurial You can build pipeline from scratch in a creative, fast-moving environment. Experienced selling intangible services Agency, production, media, marketing, SaaS, consulting — you’re used to selling ideas, not products. Confident navigating new verticals Especially regulated or slow-moving industries (government, education, healthcare, etc.). A relationship builder People trust you quickly. You communicate clearly and listen well. A proven closer You’ve managed a sales cycle from first outreach → signed deal. Hungry for growth You want to build something — not just maintain a territory. Core Responsibilities 1. Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation (primary focus) • Build and manage a pipeline of commercial, government, and agency prospects, • Proactively reach out via email, calls, social, and networking, • Get us into the right rooms with the right buyers 2. Discovery, Pitching & Presenting • Lead compelling discovery calls, • Present our capabilities clearly and confidently, • Help clients understand our creative approach 3. Proposal & Deal Management • Partner with producers/owners to scope projects, • Prepare proposals and estimates, • Negotiate budgets and timelines, • Close new business ethically and effectively 4. Government & Public-Sector Support • Monitor relevant RFPs, • Help qualify opportunities, • Support our team on proposal submissions (not alone) 5. Early Relationship Management • Maintain warm communication until project kickoff, • Ensure smooth handoff to production, • Spot upsell/ongoing opportunities What You WON’T Do (This is important — please read.) You will NOT: • run marketing campaigns, • produce creative work, • manage internal video teams, • write long RFPs alone, • oversee social media, • act as an account manager Required • 1–3+ years in outbound sales or business development, • Experience selling services (creative, marketing, SaaS, consulting, media, etc.), • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Proven ability to hit targets and manage pipeline, • Comfortable with autonomy, • Comfortable with basic government procurement concepts, • Familiarity with video/creative production, • Experience with longer sales cycles, • Existing network in corporate, agency, or government sectors, • Strong writing skills for outreach Additional Information Compensation • Competitive base salary, • Commission with strong earning potential, • Realistic goals (~$350K new business), • First strategic sales hire — direct influence and high visibility, • Strong creative portfolio and reputation, • Collaborative, supportive team, • Ability to shape outreach, strategy, and direction Submit your resume through the job application and a short note on: Why you’re passionate about selling creative work and why you’re a fit for this role. No calls — all communication through SmartRecruiters. ————————————————————————————— Jpixx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.