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Business Development Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
39 days ago
Salary
$90K - $100K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Business Development Specialist
Festo
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company’s client base. • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategy. • Collaborate with senior management to create and implement strategic plans. • Assist the sales team with lead generation, qualification, and follow-up. • Draft proposals for training and quotations for training equipment hardware sales • Assist in preparing sales reports, forecasts, and presentations for internal and client meetings. • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients with the Head of Industrial Workforce Development. • Act as a liaison between clients and the team to ensure alignment and satisfaction. • Track and analyze sales performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. • Provide regular updates to senior management on business development efforts. • This role requires travel to meet with clients, attend industry conferences, and engage in strategic discussions to further business development goals.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Education, or a related field.
- Experience in training delivery, sales, or learning and development is a plus.
- Prior sales experience in industrial, service (as a sale), manufacturing, automation, or technical markets is highly desirable.
- 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, sales support, or a related role—preferably with responsibility for training products or services.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets driving revenue growth.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with CRM software (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor messages for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- 401k
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off
- Educational assistance
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