Business Development Executive

Magid; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 76,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Bonus plan

401k with match

Profit Sharing

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Magid Glove & Safety is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and acquiring national and regional corporate accounts, and by onboarding strategic locations from lead to close.

This home-office based role supports a fast-paced sales environment, requires 50%+ travel, a proven full sales-cycle background, and strong relationship-building with executive decision-makers, all while delivering compelling proposals and sustained client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in sales, business development, or account management.
• Proven success in building and maintaining client relationships, preferably with corporate or enterprise accounts.
• Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales objectives and revenue targets.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with national and regional corporate accounts.
• Manage full sales cycle: lead generation, qualification, proposals, negotiation, and close.
• Develop and present compelling proposals to generate new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounts team to onboard strategic locations.
• Travel to client locations to maintain relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Prospecting

Executive communication

Cold calling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

YOU do!

Brief Description

\"The number one key to growth is having good people and that's what has driven us at every stage of the game.\" - Greg Cohen, CEO

At Magid, we're not just passionate about safety-we're passionate about people. As an industry leader, we've built an innovative and collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, ideas are valued, and personal and professional growth never stops.

Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Accounts, the Business Development Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying, developing, and acquiring new corporate accounts while expanding existing relationships. This role focuses on strategic prospecting, effective sales funnel management, and successful onboarding of national and regional corporate clients. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, relationship-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed assigned sales objectives and revenue targets
• Identify, prospect, and cultivate strong business relationships with national and regional corporate accounts
• Manage the full sales cycle, including lead generation, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and close
• Develop and present compelling proposals and solutions to generate new business opportunities
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Accounts team to drive successful implementation and onboarding of strategic locations
• Conduct scheduled visits to client locations to maintain relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure satisfaction
• Attend customer trade shows, industry events, and conferences to generate leads and strengthen brand presence
• Host and participate in corporate events to support client engagement and business development efforts
• Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline updates, and forecasting within CRM systems
• Stay informed on market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to support strategic sales initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent to work experience
• 3-5 years of successful experience in sales, business development, or account management
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining client relationships, preferably with corporate or enterprise accounts
• Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through close is strongly preferred
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and energetic with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic sales environment
• Strong prospecting and cold-calling skills, including outreach to senior-level and executive decision makers
• Exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to maintain high-touch, professional, and executive-level relationships
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
• Valid driver's license along with a good driving record

Location

This individual can be located anywhere in the U.S. as long as they reside near a major metro airport.

Magid offers a variety of benefits to our team members including

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Bonus plan
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company provided Profit Sharing
• Participation in Magid Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• 9 Paid Holidays

Work Environment/Physical Requirements/PPE

• Home-office based position with 50% or more travel required
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs. occasionally
• Comfortable wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and environments
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods during travel and office work

Summary

Magid Glove & Safety is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and importer of hand protection and safety products, e.g. Work gloves, fall protection, reusable and disposable respirators. We are an innovative, growing, and privately held business, that has been delivering safety solutions to thousands of companies since 1946.

Magid is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The salary range for this position is $76,000 to $106,400 per year plus bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training, geographic location, additional qualifications such as licensure or certifications, market factors, and responsibilities.

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