Business Development Representative

Burnett Specialists; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

Expense reimbursement

Job summary

Burnett Specialists seeks a motivated Territory Sales Representative/Business Development Representative to grow business in the Los Angeles, California area and surrounding states, selling capital equipment and engineered industrial solutions to Fortune 1000 and mid-sized companies.

The role requires consultative selling, long sales cycles, collaboration with engineering and operations teams, and a proven ability to close large deals. Travel and CRM discipline are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful B2B outside sales experience.
• Experience selling engineered industrial equipment or capital projects.
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong consultative and solution-selling skills.
• Ability to read technical documents, contracts, and specifications.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory growth plans.
• Prospect, qualify, and develop new business opportunities.
• Manage existing customer relationships and expand account penetration.
• Conduct customer site visits, facility assessments, and consultations.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop customized solutions.
• Prepare proposals, project estimates, and presentations.
• Manage opportunities through the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers.

Skills

B2B outside sales

Consultative selling

Sales cycle management

CRM proficiency

Strong communication

Industrial equipment knowledge

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Territory Sales Representative / Business Development Representative

Our client is seeking a highly motivated, professional Territory Sales Representative / Business Development Representative to develop and grow business within an assigned geographic territory in the Los Angeles, California area and surrounding areas (multi-state travel). This role focuses on selling large-scale capital equipment, construction-related projects, and budgeted expenditures to Fortune 1000 companies, large industrial organizations, and mid-sized businesses. This is a consultative, relationship-driven sales position that requires patience, persistence, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-level buying processes. Successful candidates will be comfortable working with engineering, operations, safety, maintenance, purchasing, and executive leadership teams to develop customized solutions for their organizations.

Preferred Sales Background:

• Industrial equipment
• Engineered products
• Manufacturing equipment
• Capital equipment
• Technical solutions
• Construction-related projects
• Custom-designed systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute territory growth plans
• Prospect, qualify, and develop new business opportunities
• Manage existing customer relationships and expand account penetration
• Conduct customer site visits, facility assessments, and consultations
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop customized solutions
• Prepare proposals, project estimates, and presentations
• Manage opportunities through the entire sales cycle from lead generation to close
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key decision-makers

Compensation:

• Uncapped commission (top performers earn $150K+ in year one and $200K+ thereafter)
• Established territory with company-provided leads
• Strong engineering and project management support
• Full benefits, laptop, cell phone, and expense reimbursement

The successful candidate will be:

• Self-motivated and highly dependable
• Professional, polished, and well-spoken
• Comfortable presenting to executive-level decision makers
• Persistent and disciplined in long sales-cycle environments
• Skilled at selling value rather than price
• Organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Able to balance multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of successful B2B outside sales experience preferred
• Experience selling to end-user customers
• Candidates with experience selling engineered industrial equipment, capital equipment, automation systems, manufacturing solutions, or large construction-related projects preferred
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales goals
• Strong consultative and solution-selling skills
• Experience managing complex sales cycles
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and business software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, contracts, and project specifications
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Physical & Travel Requirements

• 40–50% travel throughout North Carolina and surrounding states
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to visit industrial, manufacturing, and construction environments
• Ability to occasionally climb, walk long distances, and lift up to 25 pounds

Why this position?

What makes it great?! Opportunity to sell high-value, technically sophisticated solutions Success to large enterprise and industrial customers Strong earning potential with uncapped commissions Extensive support from engineering, project management, and operations teams Long-term career growth opportunities Ability to make a significant impact in a growing territory Salary plus commission and benefits - health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO HOUWD51