Business Development Representative

The Raymond; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of material handling solutions, The Raymond is seeking a Business Development Representative to enhance market share. This role involves generating new sales opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, and leveraging business intelligence to succeed in a competitive environment. Candidates should possess strong soft skills and ideally a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company Paid Short-term disability

401k retirement plan with company match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Fun, competitive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate persistence, driven nature, and competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with customers and partners.
• Log data into CRM and manage outreach effectively.

Skills

Persistence

Driven

Creative

Competitive

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Outlook

Excel

Google Maps

Job description

Description

Business Development Representative

Pay: $55,000 + Commission

Raymond Storage Concepts is a leading provider of customized material handling solutions, dedicated to warehouse and fleet optimization. Covering Ohio, Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and West Virginia, Raymond Storage Concepts is an authorized sales and service center for Raymond Corporation, a global leader in materials handling technology, expertise and support. Headquartered in Cincinnati, we service our clients through a network of regional locations, including Columbus and Louisville.

For additional information on Raymond Storage Concepts, please visit www.raymondsci.com .

Position Overview

With the guidance of the Business Intelligence Manager and the local Field Sales Manager, the Business Development Representative assumes responsibility for increasing market share and awareness in the designated territory and generation of new customers. Product offerings will include Raymond brand lift trucks, aftermarket service and parts for Raymond and non-Raymond equipment, service and replacement of industrial batteries, as well as other products relating to material handling, distribution & warehousing in general. The primary goal of the Business Development Representative is to generate new sales opportunities and pass them on to other sales agents who will convert them into new customers.

Key Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Work within Raymond Storage Concepts geographical territory to find new business opportunities & leads for sales team members by phone, email, and visiting prospect locations
• Travel within the local service area to conduct face-to-face meetings with existing and potential customers
• Develop and maintain relationships internally and with prospective customers
• Provide prompt responses to sales team members and prospects
• Log data obtained from prospecting into CRM system and maintain data integrity
• Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services
• Set up meetings both in person and virtual between prospective clients and sales team members
• Maximizing touches of non-Raymond Storage Concepts customers
• Use business intelligence information such as reports and databases to create and develop strategic plans for contacting prospects.
• Collaborate with other members of the sales team in a dynamic and collaborative selling atmosphere
• Drive multiple sales opportunities in one account (rounding out product understanding)
• Ride along with other sales team members and be mentored on selling techniques and strategy
• Contact vendors to write up quotes and proposals for prospects
• Manage outlook calendar /schedule between CRM, phone calls and time in the field
• Attending training classes both online and in person on products and services the Raymond Storage Concepts provides

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working in a fast pace environment
• Able to demonstrate the following soft skills: persistence, driven, hungry to learn, creative, and competitive
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally both internally and externally
• Proficient in MS Office Outlook and Excel
• Familiar with Google maps

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• Company Paid Short-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus
• Fun, competitive & team-oriented company culture