Business Development Manager

Express Employment Professionals; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Asheville, NC seeks a results-driven Business Development Representative to grow the Western North Carolina market. You will build relationships with decision-makers, conduct meetings, and qualify opportunities while representing a product-based business.

The role offers a base salary of $55,000–$65,000 with commission, full-time, plus potential for earnings growth through new business.

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales or business development experience.
• Proven ability to prospect, develop opportunities, and close deals.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, electronics, or technical products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through cold calling, door knocking, prospecting, networking, and referrals.
• Identify and pursue potential customers throughout the assigned market.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective clients.
• Learn the company's products and confidently communicate their value to customers.
• Build relationships with business owners, managers, purchasing professionals, and other decision-makers.
• Provide excellent service and follow-up to both new and existing customers.
• Prepare quotes, follow up on opportunities, and help move prospects through the sales process.
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and sales opportunities.
• Attend local networking events, industry events, and community functions.
• Work closely with leadership to identify new markets and opportunities for growth.
• Develop long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals.

Skills

Cold calling

Networking

Relationship building

Communication

Self-motivated

B2B sales

Job description

Business Development Representative

Location: Asheville, NC

Base Salary: $55,000–$65,000 + Commission Employment: Full-Time

Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Grow the Business.

We are seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Business Development Representative to help grow an established product-based business in the Asheville and Western North Carolina market.

This is a true business development position for someone who enjoys getting out into the community, meeting decision-makers, opening doors, and turning new relationships into long-term customers.

The right person won't be afraid to pick up the phone, walk through a prospective customer's door, attend a networking event, or follow up consistently until an opportunity develops.

What You'll Do

• Develop new business through cold calling, door knocking, prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Identify and pursue potential customers throughout the assigned market
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective clients
• Learn the company's products and confidently communicate their value to customers
• Build relationships with business owners, managers, purchasing professionals, and other decision-makers
• Provide excellent service and follow-up to both new and existing customers
• Prepare quotes, follow up on opportunities, and help move prospects through the sales process
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and sales opportunities
• Attend local networking events, industry events, and community functions
• Work closely with leadership to identify new markets and opportunities for growth
• Develop long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is personable, persistent, self-motivated, and comfortable initiating conversations.

Previous B2B sales or business development experience is strongly preferred. Experience selling within manufacturing, industrial, electronics, technical products, or a related environment would be a major plus, but it is not required.

If you can sell, build relationships, and create opportunities, product training will be provided.

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys prospecting and developing business from the ground up
• Is comfortable cold calling and walking into prospective businesses
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is organized and consistent with follow-up
• Is motivated by goals and earning potential
• Can work independently and manage a territory
• Understands that successful sales requires persistence, activity, and excellent customer service

Compensation

Base Salary: $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience, plus a commission structure based on sales performance.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a base salary—the successful candidate will have the ability to increase their earnings by directly contributing to the growth of the business.