Director of Business Development

5 Star Recruitment
  • Akron, Ohio
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Identify, pursue, and close new business making shafts within our current capabilities.
  • Generate qualified leads through market research, networking, cold calling, and an existing book of business / contacts.
  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of our capabilities, and effectively communicate them to new customers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective customers, understanding their needs and providing solutions.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals to new customers.
  • Work closely with the Sales Manager and Customer Service team to ensure a seamless customer experience while driving growth.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of sales experience, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sectors.
  • Experience with, and understanding of, manufacturing processes and technical products.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.
  • Highly motivated and results-driven, with a demonstrated history in identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bachelors degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, or a related field preferred.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
Must be a US Citizen

Must-Haves
Machining experience. - 2-3 years Knowledge
B2B sales experience in the manufacturing space. 5 Years
Experience with using CRMs
Ability to sell in an undisclosed or open territory.
Professional presentation

Numbers & Facts

LocationAkron, Ohio

Skills

  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
  • Cold Calling Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Service Managementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Lead Generationunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Market Researchunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Meet Sales Quotaunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Sales Presentationunmatched
  • Sales Proposalsunmatched
  • Sales Prospectingunmatched
  • Sales Qualificationunmatched
  • Sales Strategyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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