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Würth Industry USA

Business Development Specialist

Würth Industry USA, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Position Summary The Business Development Specialist is responsible for pursuing and generating new business leads, identifying points of contacts within prospective customers, and securing appointments with viable customers. This position conducts research to identify prospective customers, utilizes written communication to access organizations, and assertively pursues leads to secure initial contact and establish relationships with new customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Identify potential customers using prospecting databases, social media, networking, and other methods.

Develop and distribute marketing content to potential customers, introducing company products, capabilities, and services.

Vigorously pursue appointments with viable prospects and customers.

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to drive new opportunities and coordinate initial customer contacts and meetings.

Stay steadfast and overcome objections to set initial appointments and move prospects through the sales cycle.

Operate in a consistent manner that builds company brand awareness.

Generate and maintain robust pipeline by consistently adding new prospects to the pipeline and driving consistent movement of prospects through the sales stages.

Assist sales team in the development of customer presentations.

Prepare monthly customer status update reports and present to Senior Business Leadership.

Maintain ongoing awareness of the competitive environment and other market conditions.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, and Business-related field, or equivalent experience.

Internship or sales experience, a plus.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

0-1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation

High standard of professionalism and ethics.

Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility

Self-starter, self -motivated, and ability to manage and drive own schedule.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.

Effective persuasive skills and ability to overcome objections

Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Travel estimated 10%.

Starting Pay $57,000

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Würth Difference

Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry

Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention

Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly

Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth

Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service

Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service

Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more

Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability

Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service

10 paid holidays

Find Out More About Our Company Culture

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wurth-industry-usa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WurthIndustry

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WurthIndustryUSA

EEOC Statement The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Business Development and Sales

Industries Wholesale

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