Business Development

The Waldinger Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match and profit‑e

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Job summary

The Waldinger Corporation, based in Peoria, IL, is seeking a driven Business Development professional to build a pipeline from scratch and convert conversations into long-term partnerships. The role emphasizes market research, strategic planning, and closing deals with new clients across our maintenance services.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in sales/BD, a related bachelor’s degree, and the ability to manage a full sales cycle.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sales, business development, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• Ability to manage a full sales pipeline and deliver compelling proposals.

Responsibilities

• Market strategy: analyze trends and competition to craft growth plans.
• Lead generation & sales: identify prospects, conduct outreach, present proposals, close deals.
• Client relationships: be the go-to contact, nurture trust, spot upsell opportunities.
• Planned maintenance partnerships: secure new partnerships aligned with leadership strategy.
• Performance: own KPI targets for maintenance sales and profitability.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship-building

Proposals & presentations

Full sales cycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, or related field

Job description

Description

Waldinger has been building trust, and building relationships, for over a century. As we continue to grow across our markets, we're looking for a driven, relationship-first Business Development professional to join our Peoria office and help us find the next generation of clients who need what we do best.

Waldinger has been building trust, and building relationships, for over a century. As we continue to grow across our markets, we're looking for a driven, relationship-first Business Development professional to join our Peoria office and help us find the next generation of clients who need what we do best. This is a role for someone who loves the hunt as much as the close: you'll research markets, build a pipeline from scratch, and turn conversations into long-term partnerships. If you're competitive, curious, and energized by building something real, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Own

• Market strategy: Dig into market trends and the competitive landscape, then turn what you find into business development strategies that hit sales targets and grow our footprint.
• Lead generation & sales: Identify and qualify prospective clients through cold outreach, networking, and industry events. Build and deliver sales presentations and proposals that win business, and manage the full sales cycle from first contact to signed deal.
• Client relationships: Become the go-to contact for your clients — checking in regularly, solving problems before they grow, and spotting upsell opportunities that come from a relationship built on trust.
• Planned maintenance partnerships: Identify and secure new partnership opportunities that align with the strategic direction set by leadership.
• Performance: Own your KPI targets for planned maintenance sales and profitability, and take pride in hitting them.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in sales, business development, or a related field — experience with maintenance contracts is a strong plus.
• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• A natural relationship-builder's instinct, paired with the discipline to manage a full sales pipeline.
• Confidence in front of a room — you can deliver a proposal that makes a prospective client say yes.
• A self-starter's drive to identify opportunities before anyone asks you to.

What You'll Get

• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
• Health club reimbursement and a wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Term, AD&D, and dependent life insurance
• Prepaid legal services
• Real growth potential with a stable, century-strong company

The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets. The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify. #HP