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What they do
A Business Development Specialist identifies new business opportunities and clients for a company, identifies new products, services and lines of business, and develops marketing and sales strategies to help grow a company's business. Collects and manages data on sales and business processes, does market research, and stays informed of industry trends and dynamics. Builds customer relationships and partnerships. Reports to a Business Development Manager or Director.
$71,206 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Duties/AccountabilitiesDevelop customer relationships by providing exceptional customer service with incoming customer communication.
Assistin resolving customer relations problems with both dealers and end users.
Seek outnew businessopportunitiesmakingoutbound sales calls to new and existing customers.
Identifytrends,opportunitiesand threats to core business.
Ensure assigned customers understand and know how toutilizeour technologies andgrowtechnology adoption and usage rates.
Use sales and account management processes to consult with customers to increase their knowledge of our products and programs.
Communicate effectively both externally and internally.
Utilize Salesforce software to document and plan activities to include Calendar,Tasksand Events.
Assess clients' needs, recommend, orassistin the selection ofappropriate goodsor services, and negotiate prices or other sales terms.
Develop sales presentations, proposals, or other materials to illustrate benefits fromuseof goods or services.
Attend, when necessary, training classes toacquirethe skills to meet our customers' needs and expectations and to keep abreastwithtechnical developments and changes in product lines.
Other dutiesassigned.
Qualifications High School diplomarequired Knowledge of HVACR terminology and HVACR product knowledge is a plus.
Demonstratedperformance history in sales & new market development. Proven success in meeting sales goals withabilityto analyze and interpret sales and market data. Solid business/problem solving skillswith the focus on customer service (internally and externally) Must have strong Microsoft Office skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access,Salesforceand other web based applicationsSkillsStrong negotiation andinterpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups.
Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to developlong termrelationships.
Excellent analytical aptitude with aproven ability toanalyze/interpret data.
Strong and creative sourcing ideas.
The ability to conduct consultative sales presentations.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Proactivelyseekscontinuous process and service improvements.
Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe employeefrequentlyis requiredtostandsitorwalk,climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability toutilizea computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depthperception, and the ability to adjustfocus.