Business Development Specialist - Carol Stream, United States - Standex Engraving Mold-Tech
Description
Position:
Business Development Specialist
FLSA:Exempt
Supervisor:
Director of Operations
Location:
Carol Stream, IL
What You'll Do
The
Business Development Specialist is a technical sales representative based out of the Carol Stream, IL location.
They work with assigned markets and customers to promote a variety of plant services with a primary emphasis to laser engraving and consumer good product sales.
They are responsible to solicit new business opportunities, manage the initial RFQ, part mark-ups, texture line-ups, customer coordination/consultation, and forecasting the EAD (estimated arrival dates) for upcoming jobs.
- Pursues new business prospects and develops strong consultative relationship with existing customers
- Respond to customer RFQ's
- Actively manage all quote opportunities in SAP
- Sell the combined offerings of Standex Engraving (Chemical, Laser, Tool Finishing, etc.)
- Provide customers with technical support and solutions (tooling, molded parts, etc )
- Manage the details of upcoming jobs to ensure that tools are ready to move through the texturing process when they arrive in our facility
- Accurate and timely dissemination of information
- Other activities as required in support of department, as needed
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree with major in engineering, business, sales/marketing or related field preferred
- 3+ years' experience in a laser sales and consumer goods product, or similar technical and/or sales role
- 3+ years' experience in automotive industry, tool/mold shops, texturing
- Some local travel (approximately 2535%)
What We Value
- Detail orientation strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional presence and demeanor
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills; a succinct verbal and written communication style
- Ability to manage several priorities with tool shops, Tier 1 suppliers, molders, OEM's
- Strong problemsolving skills with an ability to be flexible and adaptable to both internal and external customer needs
- Ability to influence through effective communication (presentations, written and verbal communications)
- Proficient in MS Office Suite products, internet navigation
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Travel requirement:
- Travel
- Up to 25% travel
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience, if any, in tooling and technical sales. Including total years of experience.
- Are you comfortable with persistently pursuing new business opportunities? I.e., coldcalling, prospecting, etc.
- Please provide your desired pay range.
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carol Stream, IL required)
Work Location:
In person
