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Business Development Specialist - Midwest

Stryker Corporation, Hartford, CT, United States


Company Overview Farwest Corrosion Control Company is a leader in cathodic protection and corrosion control services. We provide high-quality solutions to the oil & gas, utilities, and water & wastewater industries. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where team members can learn, grow, and contribute to our long-term success.

Farwest Corrosion Control Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Job Description We are seeking a driven Business Development Specialist to grow Farwest Corrosion Control Company’s presence across the Midwest region. This role is responsible for developing new business, expanding existing customer relationships, and managing opportunities through the full sales cycle in HubSpot. The ideal candidate brings strong sales experience, confidence in building customer relationships, and preferably technical knowledge of cathodic protection, corrosion control, pipeline, utility, or water/wastewater markets. A proven ability to identify opportunities, communicate value, and meet revenue goals is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing customers throughout the assigned territory.

Identify customer needs and align Farwest solutions in cathodic protection, corrosion control, materials, and related services.

Maintain an active sales pipeline in HubSpot and manage opportunities from lead generation through close.

Achieve regional and company sales goals through strategic business development and account management.

Build and deliver effective presentations, proposals, and customer‑facing correspondence.

Coordinate internally with estimating, operations, and leadership to support customers and move opportunities forward.

Represent Farwest at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.

Travel throughout the region, including overnight travel, as needed.

Required Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and information management.

Must have an excellent driving record.

Strong presence, confidence, and professionalism in customer‑facing situations

Good organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.

Proven track record of generating new business and meeting or exceeding sales targets

Demonstrated ability to prospect, cold call, and open new accounts

Strong pipeline management skills using a CRM (HubSpot preferred)

High level of initiative, urgency, and accountability

Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment

Prefer experience in cathodic protection, corrosion control, pipeline, utilities, or related industrial markets

This role is best suited for someone who is motivated by building pipeline, winning new work, and being directly accountable for results.

What Success Looks Like

Consistently building and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities

Establishing new customer relationships across the territory

Converting opportunities into revenue through disciplined follow‑up and execution

Becoming a trusted partner in the corrosion and cathodic protection space

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required.

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

Understanding of customer service principles and practices.

Employment with Farwest Corrosion Control Company is at‑will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Farwest Corrosion Control Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at hr@farwestcorrosion.com or call 310‑532‑9524.

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