Business Development Specialist

Latitude

Sacramento, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Development, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Distribution Channel, Driver's License, Exceeded Sales Goal, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Lead Generation, Manufacturing, Marketing, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Performance Metrics, Product Demonstration, Proposal Writing, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Sales Cycle, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Strategic Planning, Technical Consulting, Territory Development, Trade Shows, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Sacramento, California
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Business Development Specialist
Location: Sacramento CA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Sales Representative with a proven track record of success in construction, manufacturing, or other blue-collar industries. We’re looking for a motivated, independent sales professional who thrives on building relationships, driving growth, and expanding market presence.
The ideal candidate has experience developing new business from the ground up, managing the full sales cycle, and delivering measurable results in a hands-on, technical, or industrial sales environment.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to identify and secure new business opportunities within assigned territories or markets.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, distributors, contractors, and key decision-makers in the industry.
Drive market expansion by identifying untapped opportunities and implementing creative sales approaches.
Conduct on-site visits, product demonstrations, and technical consultations to understand client needs and propose effective solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams (operations, estimating, production, etc.) to ensure customer requirements are met from quote through delivery.
Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and contract negotiations with professionalism and accuracy.
Stay current on industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer events as needed.
Meet or exceed sales goals and performance metrics.

Qualifications
5+ years of experience in sales within construction, manufacturing, or industrial markets.
Demonstrated ability to develop and grow a market independently — must be a self-starter capable of generating leads and closing deals without heavy oversight.
Strong understanding of technical or product-based sales and ability to communicate value to blue-collar or operations-focused clients.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Proven success in achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience selling industrial equipment, construction materials, or manufacturing services.
Background in a territory development or business expansion role.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
This range reflects Base Salary, not including commission/OTE

About the Company

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Latitude

The Latitude Group has been connecting clients and candidates since 2002. Our focus on relationship building has earned us a reputation that we are proud of, and we are eager to welcome you to our network.

We're all about finding the right fit to advance your career. We find out what interests you and relentlessly work to connect you to an opportunity that aligns with your interests. For us, it’s not just about filling a job. We invest in you. We focus on the fit factor and customize our approach. In the end, our mission is to become your trusted advisor.

“Latitude found me the perfect consulting project – where I could use the latest technology at an industry leader. They have stayed connected, and continually support me. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.” –,Sr. Web Analyst

INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://latitude-group.com/