Business Development Representative

Richardson Electronics, Ltd

Illinois

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health insurance with PP

Dental and vision coverage

flexible spending accounts (FSA)

life insurance

voluntary life insurance

short- and long-term disability (STD &

an employee assistance program (EAP)

smoking cessation support

weight management program

pet insurance

LifeLock identity protection

a 401(k)-retirement plan

generous vacation time

sick/personal days

10 paid holidays

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Representative to validate market demand, uncover new opportunities for products and contract manufacturing services, and drive qualified leads.

You will work closely with Product Management to execute targeted outreach and surface viable opportunities. The role focuses on identifying high-potential customers, nurturing early-stage relationships, and delivering actionable market intelligence to internal teams, with success measured

Qualifications

2–4 years of relevant experience in technical sales or field applications.
Strong interest and ability to quickly learn about technical products used in broadcast, industrial, avionics, and marine applications.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Execute proactive outreach campaigns to new and inactive customers, as directed by Product Management strategies.
Coordinate with Product Management and Marketing to support go-to-market activities such as email campaigns, product announcements/research, and promotional outreach.
Qualify and develop leads generated through marketing initiatives, trade shows, and inbound interest.
Assist in identifying and developing opportunities for new products and contract manufacturing services.
Promote complementary offerings to increase revenue across accounts.
Process RFPs, quotes, and orders as required to move opportunities forward.
Schedule and support field visits to strategic accounts to build rapport and gather insights.
Collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Product Managers, and Credit to support customer engagement and resolve issues.
Analyze account performance and customer behavior relative to forecasts and growth objectives.
Collect and share competitive intelligence with internal stakeholders.
Attend and participate in relevant sales training, internal briefings, and planning sessions.
Support the preparation of reports, forecasts, and budgets as needed.
Act as a first point of contact for technical inquiries, coordinating with Product Management Engineering to respond appropriately.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales mindset

Technical curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Type: Full time

Job Description

The Business Development Representative will play a key supporting role in validating market demand and uncovering new opportunities for both new products and contract manufacturing services. Working closely with the Product Management team—who will drive overall go-to-market strategy—the BDR will execute targeted outreach campaigns, gather customer insights, and generate qualified leads. This position will focus on identifying high-potential customers, nurturing early-stage relationships, and surfacing viable product and project opportunities. Success will be measured by lead quality, responsiveness to outreach, and actionable market intelligence delivered to internal teams.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Execute proactive outreach campaigns to new and inactive customers, as directed by Product Management strategies.
Coordinate with Product Management and Marketing to support go-to-market activities such as email campaigns, product announcements/research, and promotional outreach.
Qualify and develop leads generated through marketing initiatives, trade shows, and inbound interest.
Assist in identifying and developing opportunities for new products and contract manufacturing services.
Promote complementary offerings to increase revenue across accounts.
Process RFPs, quotes, and orders as required to move opportunities forward.
Schedule and support field visits to strategic accounts to build rapport and gather insights.
Collaborate with Customer Service, Purchasing, Product Managers, and Credit to support customer engagement and resolve issues.
Analyze account performance and customer behavior relative to forecasts and growth objectives.
Collect and share competitive intelligence (e.g., pricing, product comparisons) with internal stakeholders.
Attend and participate in relevant sales training, internal briefings, and planning sessions.
Support the preparation of reports, forecasts, and budgets as needed.
Act as a first point of contact for technical inquiries, coordinating with Product Management Engineering to respond appropriately.

Non-essential Job Functions

Basic understanding of electronics, manufacturing processes, or power conversion technologies is a plus.
Experience or familiarity with industries such as data centers, transportation, marine, or broadcast is beneficial.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage project-based tasks.
Self-motivated with a desire to grow within a technical sales or product development environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical or business-related disciplines are helpful but not required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Environment

Office and direct customer contact.

Qualification Requirements

Qualified candidates will have 2–4 years of relevant experience and a strong interest in and ability to quickly learn about technical products used in broadcast, industrial, avionics, and marine applications. A degree in engineering or another technical-related field is helpful but not essential. A strong desire to be in sales—with the opportunity to grow within an organization based on performance—is critical. Candidates must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.

About Richardson Electronics

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes, and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components including green energy solutions; high-value replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions. More than 60% of our products are manufactured in LaFox, Illinois, Marlborough, Massachusetts, or Donaueschingen, Germany, or by one of our manufacturing partners throughout the world. All our partners manufacture to our strict specifications and adhere to our supplier terms and conditions. We serve customers in the alternative energy, healthcare, aviation, broadcast, communications, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific, and semiconductor markets. The Company’s strategy is to provide specialized technical expertise and “engineered solutions” based on our core engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Company provides solutions and adds value through design-in support, systems integration, prototype design and manufacturing, testing, logistics, and aftermarket technical service and repair through its global infrastructure. More information is available at www.rell.com.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Richardson Electronics is an international organization with offices worldwide. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, grow, and contribute. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. By promoting fairness, inclusivity, and a culture of mutual respect, we ensure that our employees, customers, and the communities we serve can achieve their goals. Our ability to bring together individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our continued global success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

*Must be authorized to work in the US.*

Please send resume to: bgumino@rell.com

Required postings

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmain.pdf

Employer Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

Invitation to Self-Identify https://www.rell.com/webfoo/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VETERAN-Self-Identify-form.pdf

Pay Range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year

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