Business Development Manager - Georgetown, KY

City of Lincoln; Georgetown (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Career journey planning

Diversity and community involvement

Job summary

Sustained Quality is seeking a seasoned sales professional to remotely cover Georgetown, KY area with hybrid schedule. You will prospect Tier 1/2 suppliers, build lasting relationships, and present our quality management solutions.

Field time is a key component as you expand market share in automotive services. The role emphasizes hunting for new opportunities, strong customer service, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to tailor solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of three years of service-based sales experience.
• Strong prospecting and hunting for new business opportunities.
• Willingness to engage with the community and use personal vehicle daily when needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Adopt a hunting and farming approach to grow the client base.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in the industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions meeting client needs.
• Analyze market trends and competition to inform strategy.
• Create and execute sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Provide excellent service and support to clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting

Relationship building

Social selling

Community involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

• Location Remote - Georgetown, KY, United States
• Job Category Outside Sales
• Employee Type Exempt

Description

At Sustained Quality, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with cutting-edge solutions and unmatched dedication. We're on a mission to create lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers. If you're a passionate and driven sales professional, this is your opportunity to lead the charge in shaping the future of the industry.

Schedule: Remote/Hybrid, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with most time spent in the field

How You’ll Do It

You will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and building strong relationships with key decision‑makers at Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive manufacturing suppliers. Your goal will be to understand their unique needs, present our products/services effectively, and negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Both a hunting and farming mentality when it comes to clients and customers.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision‑makers in the industry.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet our clients' needs.
• Analyzing market trends and competition to inform strategic decision-making.
• Creating and executing comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Providing exceptional customer service and support to our clients.

What You’ll Bring

This is an experienced hire role requiring proven sales experience in a service-based selling environment. Automotive industry experience is preferred, particularly with exposure to quality services and/or third-party sorting, but it is not required.Here’s what else we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree or minimum of three years of service-based sales experience, with a strong emphasis on prospecting and hunting new business opportunities.
• Strong affinity for business development, including service and marketing calls
• A desire to increase business opportunities in your market by being actively involved in the community
• Experience using social media tools for lead generation and networking
• Troubleshooting abilities to resolve problems or complaints of clients
• Must have reliable transportation, valid Driver’s License and ability to use personal vehicle daily to successfully perform job duties
• The ability to understand and apply basic business acumen and financial concepts
• Strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Interview Steps:

During our interview process, you'll be asked to complete an E3 assessment. The E3 Assessment helps us evaluate your potential fit for the role and our company culture as part of a broader hiring process that includes your resume, experience, interviews, and references. It’s one of several tools we use to make informed decisions, not the sole basis for selection.

The Benefits:

We take care of our team and provide great benefits:

• Responsible Time Off (Unlimited PTO Program)
• Career Journey planning and employee recognition
• Culture is important to us and there are numerous options to get involved and collaborate, including giving back to our local communities, staying fit, joining our cultural networks, and having fun and celebrating together!

The Company: Sustained Quality is a prominent player in full-service quality management, quality/quantity monitoring, and services parts management overseeing OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers within the automotive manufacturing industry. With a commitment to innovation and a focus on excellence, we have been a driving force in the industry for16 years.Our dedication to quality, cutting-edge technology, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a leader in our field.

Physical Requirements:To successfully perform the duties of this job, the staff associate is required to have the ability and skills sufficient to drive a motor vehicle 60-75% of the time, to visit other office locations, prospects or new clients. In addition, the staff associate must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds. Requires good hand/eye coordination, arm/hand/ finger dexterity including the ability grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate office equipment and read and write the application information. The staff associate is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Peoplelink Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.