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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.
$69,086 / year median in New Jersey
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Title:
Business Development Representative Location:
Robbinsville, NJ Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Jersey Business Systems , a State-Contract vendor in specializing in wireless networks, structured cabling and advanced A.I.-based security cameras and technology is seeking a business development professional with a hunter mentality and strong communication and teamwork skills to further develop our sales portfolio through developing a pipeline and pursuing pre-qualified leads.- Via phone, e-mail or other methods, contact potential clients daily seeking information about planned projects and introducing NJBS's products and services and track this activity
- Develop a pipeline through direct contact and follow up on qualified leads
- Meet with potential clients via in-person and virtual methods or schedule meetings for technical experts with potential clients
- Participate in trade show activities including set-up and break-down
- Conduct e-mail blasts informing potential clients of new or updated company offerings
- Update and/or create company social media accounts as needed
- Participate in continuing learning opportunities for company and affiliate products and services
- Continuously update and maintain internal sales database
- Provide weekly updates to team on activity and progress
Required:
- Proficient in use of a personal computer
- Google Drive / Docs / Sheets / Mail etc. experience
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be willing and able to travel within New Jersey and surrounding areas to visit potential clients and participate in walk-throughs for facilities such as schools and municipal buildings, or larger areas such as cities and towns
- High School Diploma or equivalent Entry Level and Experienced candidates will be considered. The following are qualifications and experience that will help our chosen candidate succeed:
- Business-to-business sales and business development
- Public Sector sales experience|
- Developing a pipeline and pursuing pre-qualified leads
- Technical sales
- Social media marketing and e-mail blasts
- Tracking business development activity with transparency
- Using a CRM for daily activity tracking (Zoho CRM is a plus)
- Using Connectwise is a plus
- Knowledge of and/or experience in a wide variety of vertical markets
Post-High School Technical Education or Associates or Bachelor's Degree Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary range of $40,000 to $50,000 (commensurate with experience) plus commission - opportunity to exceed $75,000 in first year.
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare 100% paid by company (with buy-up option)
- Reimbursement for additional training as required
- Reimbursement for mileage when using personal vehicle
- Casual environment in office with work-from-home option when practical after initial training period is complete