Business Development Specialist

GERSTEL, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative automation solutions for sample preparation and introduction systems in chemical analysis. We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our dynamic Sales department in Linthicum, MD. In this role, you will collaborate with key internal members of the sales and marketing team contributing to our mission to help make life better and safer for current and future generations. Extensive product training will be provided to ensure your success in this position.

Join GERSTEL, Inc. and become part of an organization that values innovation, career fulfillment, and success! We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our continued success.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and qualify leads to contribute to system order sales.
• Engage in customer outreach activities to generate leads and move them through the marketing pipeline.
• Connect with prospects through various outbound channels to understand their needs.
• Develop relationships with potential customers by providing relevant information about GERSTEL sample preparation and introduction systems.
• Utilize excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively engage with customers.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address customer needs.
• Communicate effectively with staff, customers, and vendors, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilize networking skills to establish connections and expand the customer base.
• Utilize social media platforms to support lead generation and relationship building.
• Demonstrate aptitude for cold calling and establishing quick rapport with potential customers.
• Utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and persuasively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Behaviors:

• Demonstrates Integrity
• Positive/Friendly/Engaging
• People Focused
• Desires to Learn & Teach
• Dependable

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry or a relevant field.
• Laboratory experience with GC-MS is preferred.
• Aptitude for scientific and technical subjects.
• Ability to effectively utilize social media platforms.
• Strong aptitude for cold calling and establishing quick rapport.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred

BENEFITS AND PERKS: 

• Benefits eligibility begins on the 1st of the month after your start date
• 100% Company-paid Health Insurance
• 85% Company-paid Vision Insurance and Dental Insurance
• 100% Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 10+ Vacation Days for your first year of employment
• 10+ Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility
• Ongoing Professional Development Training
• And more!

Who We Are: https://www.gerstelus.com/

GERSTEL offers you comprehensive, convenient, single-source answers to your critical challenges. Based on the highest industry standards and built with GERSTEL’s extensive experience, GERSTEL is able to provide custom solutions, including complete solutions that include GC-MS and LC-MS systems with integrated software control. GERSTEL is committed to developing and producing comprehensive, highly efficient solutions for automated sample preparation and sample introduction for GC-MS and LC-MS. The main focus is on automated sample preparation for Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS). Our commitment is to provide industry trusted end-to-end automaton for your whole application – backed with excellent, life-time support.

GERSTEL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GERSTEL, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

GERSTEL, Inc. participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.