Are you looking for an exciting and challenging inside sales role within the growing and fast-paced tabletop games industry?  Does a position that helps you increase your communication, sales, and customer service skills sound appealing to you? If you are excited by opening new accounts, increasing performance goals, and developing new customer relationships, Asmodee USA (Asmodee) may have the position you have been looking for. Asmodee is hiring charismatic, persuasive, motivated, and energetic individuals to fill our Business Development Specialist positions.

The Company

Asmodee North America (ANA) locally headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota is part of the Asmodee Group, a global corporation headquartered in France and a worldwide leader in the creation, manufacturing, and distribution of games. Our games tell immersive stories that inspire people to push the boundaries of their imagination and include top tier titles such as, “CATAN,” “Arkham Horror,” and “Spot It” among others. Our global success has come from our publishing studios and distribution networks where we transform high-potential stories into iconic consumer products. ANA believes in the power of ideas, leads with equality and universality, and strives to empower employees in our overarching effort to consistently create great games and tell amazing stories.

Summary

The Business Development Specialist will open new business to business customers by generating leads making effective cold calls and convincing customers to stock our products for the first time.

Essential Functions

• Generate leads.
• Make effective cold calls.
• Present our best-selling products to buyers.
• Overcome potential objections.
• Open new accounts by asking for the sale.
• Hand over new accounts completely and ensure customers have clear expectations and understanding of services.
• Understand products with sufficient depth to be able to discuss product offerings with prospects and present our best sellers to customers.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time; sometimes with very little notice.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• One to three years sales and/or customer service experience preferred; not required.
• Basic computer knowledge and experience with standard office software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Willingness to research independently and be able to explain various products/product lines.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and individuals.
• Friendly demeanor; ability to make customer feel valued.

How to Apply:

Serious candidates should include a Letter of Interest explaining why the candidate wants this new and different position with Asmodee including examples of past performance or achievement in the role (or similar role) as well as a description of the candidate’s skills and values as demonstrated through his or her job experience; a resume; and 3 references.

Asmodee is an equal opportunity employer. We strive for and celebrate a diverse team in our effort to carry out our company values of honesty, integrity, and fairness.