Business Development Specialist

$70-75K + commissions, OTE $130-150K

Raleigh, NC

Under the guidance of management, devise and execute a sales and marketing strategy aimed at effectively promoting and selling services to foster the growth and expansion of the designated territory.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct sales calls, deliver presentations, engage in trade shows, and participate in professional networks to enhance awareness of our services and ensure direct client follow-up.
• Assist in national marketing endeavors to raise awareness of our services' value and provide insights into key influences within the territory.
• Articulate the advantages of our services to end-users and other significant decision-makers.
• Establish, sustain, and nurture an opportunity pipeline in the company's CRM system to support future territory revenue objectives.
• Regularly update and manage the company CRM with ongoing sales activities.
• Manage sales and expense budgets for the territory to ensure profitability.
• Attain specified revenue and project margin goals within the designated area.
• Achieve targeted sales and marketing activities as recorded in the company CRM.
• Complete sales metrics reports according to company protocols.
• Implement national sales promotions or initiatives within the territory.
• Expand the client base and boost sales revenue.
• Cultivate and maintain strong local relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Estimate, quote, and finalize business deals to meet revenue and sales targets in the assigned territory.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of direct business-to-business sales or solutions sales experience.
• Demonstrated track record of successful sales and marketing initiatives (not reliant solely on provided leads or appointment responses).
• Strong organizational, negotiation, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in sales techniques, sales education, and multitasking.
• Ability to plan and schedule sales activities using CRM software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel at short notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay
• Monthly bonus
• Uncapped commission