Business Development Specialist

This role can be in IN or IL.

About the Company

Our client is a family-owned full line electrical distributor, emphasizing industrial automation and control products with a focus on the OEM and MRO marketplace. Our client has been in business over 100 years. They are committed to supplying their customers with the very best products and solutions. They strive to continuously improve for our customers, to ensure that they provide you with the highest quality of service and support.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized, and creative individual who welcomes the challenges of acquiring and developing new business through sales efforts. You will build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, and close business deals while maintaining an extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop new business opportunities.
• Provide support throughout the state of Illinois and Indiana.
• Coordinate customer product training.
• Educate inside and outside sales on product applications.
• Implement targeted marketing strategy.
• Develop implementation plans and assist customers with product applications.
• Qualify and track leads.
• Travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate.
• Experience in the electrical distribution industry.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems is a plus.

Required Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to collaborate, experience in the electrical distribution industry, knowledge of electrical control systems.

Preferred Skills

2-3 years of experience in business development or sales, proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.