Business Development Manager- Chicago

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive customer growth in the Midwest region. The role involves developing sales strategies, maintaining key customer relationships, and working collaboratively with executives to achieve company goals. Join a forward-thinking team with a focus on innovation and technology and enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement plan with 401k match

Holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience in access control or the security industry preferred.
• At least 5 years of sales experience required.
• Proven ability to deliver on revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key business leaders for growth and new business development.
• Consult with customers to understand their needs and suggest appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop sales quotas and strategies.

Skills

Sales leadership

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Wavelynx Technologies is a global leader in the access control industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of cutting-edge electronics for credentialing and access control. We seek a Business Development Manager to grow our customer base in our Midwest Region (Chicago and surrounding states)

Reporting to our Director of Sales, this position is responsible for enacting business development strategies, providing key opportunities to the organization that leads to business growth, expanding our partner base, maintaining relationships with OEMs, partners, and customers, and supporting the company’s goal to be a thought leader in the access control industry. This role is ideal for entrepreneurial individuals with experience developing strategies and working collaboratively with executive leadership to develop and deepen customer relationships.

The right candidate will have experience evaluating sales strategies, successfully executing plans, being accountable to the financial and strategic plans, and working collaboratively with other business units within the sales organization.

Location: This is a virtual/remote position; however, candidates must reside in the state of Chicago due to operational needs.

Travel:Up to 50% travel may be required for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Build relationships with key business leaders to identify key areas of growth and drive new business development.

Identifies and analyzes customer preferences to properly direct sales efforts.

Consult with potential customers to understand their needs; identify and suggest equipment, products, or services to meet them.

Become an expert in Wavelynx’s products and services to educate the market on solutions and articulate the Wavelynx value proposition.

Work with customers to tailor a solution for them using Wavelynx products. The goal is to provide the most seamless transition plan for end users from their current physical access control infrastructure to a state-of-the-art solution from Wavelynx and its ecosystem partners.

Work with marketing to develop sales presentations, displays, and materials.

Review and analyze sales and operational records and reports; use data to project sales, determine profitability and targets, and identify potential new markets.

Collaborate with executive leadership to develop sales quotas and strategies.

Acts as company representative at trade association meetings.

Skills and Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Business, Business Administration, related field, or a comparable record of sales leadership experience is required.

At least 5 years of sales experience is required, with experience in access control or the security industry or SaaS sales preferred.

Previous experience in building a sales function for a product line is desired.

Proven ability to deliver on revenue targets.

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Excellent sales and customer service skills with proven negotiation skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

At Wavelynx, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in access control technology. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged and achievements are recognized. We'd love to hear from you if you’re eager to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a cutting-edge industry!

Along with our salary, we offer great rates on company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA-eligible plans available, generous retirement with up to a 6% 401k match, and holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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