Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Summary: This position produces monthly and annual growth by delivering new business and developing further business within existing accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develops full knowledge of assigned sales territory.
• Prospects new opportunities for business.
• Performs initial safety inspections of potential work sites.
• Secures new accounts and expands business in existing accounts by preparing and presenting successful proposals.
• Utilizes resources throughout the company to facilitate the sales process.
•  Develops and expands network of community contacts to maximize business development opportunities.
•  Reports to sales and operations management regularly concerning status of efforts.
• Cooperates with and engages support of operations staff to assure business is served successfully.
•  Contacts existing clients on established schedule to assure satisfaction and explore opportunities to expand business.
• The primary duty is making sales or obtaining orders or contracts for services for which a consideration will be paid by the client or customer.
• Will be customarily and regularly engaged away from the employer's place or places of business. 
•  Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to commute within assigned territory to reach prospective and existing client sites
• Proficient in conducting outside & inside sales; as well as cold calling
• Ability to work closely with Operations Manager for overall success of the branch
• Must have a passion and urgency of understanding the success of the business
• A strong understanding of all facets of the sales process
• Proven track record for success in business development and revenue generation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle rejection and overcome obstacles with tact and professionalism
• Ability to meet required budget and quota expectations

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. . The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education/Experience:

• Experience in related field required

Accurate Personnel  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.