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Business Development Specialist

Lakeside Book Company, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 annually (based on experience)

Location: Remote

Build Pipeline. Create Opportunity. Win Business.

At Lakeside Book Company, our PAKSMart! division delivers complex, high-impact supply chain solutions‑from design to delivery.

We're looking for someone who doesn't wait for leads… they go out and create them.

If you're competitive, proactive, and motivated by turning cold outreach into real revenue—this is your lane.

What You'll Do

Proactively generate and qualify new business through outbound prospecting (calls, email, networking)

Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline—this role is measured on activity and results

Own early‑stage conversations and uncover customer needs to create opportunities

Support quotes, proposals, and RFP responses to move deals forward

Keep CRM clean, accurate, and reflective of real pipeline health

Partner cross‑functionally (operations, finance, production) to bring opportunities to life

Identify process improvements and help strengthen how we sell

What You Bring

2‑5 years of experience in sales, business development, or high‑activity customer‑facing roles

Proven ability (or strong drive) to prospect, cold reach, and open doors

Competitive mindset—you like targets, metrics, and winning

Strong communication skills with confidence on the phone and in writing

Highly organized and able to manage multiple opportunities at once

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Experience with CRM tools and Microsoft Excel; B2B experience is a plus

Why This Role

This is not a passive sales support role.

This is for someone who wants to break into—or level up in—true business development, build a pipeline from scratch, and directly impact revenue in a growing part of the business.

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