Business Development Representative - Sales Rep

Bent Tubes, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Value Added Distributors, LLC is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to expand our Northwest Wisconsin and Northeast and Central Minnesota territory. This full-time role focuses on identifying opportunities, building a robust pipeline, and converting leads into long-term partnerships with industrial customers.

You will travel extensively (~80%) to visit sites, understand customer needs, and present tailored industrial solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of successful OEM sales experience (industrial/manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and sales enablement tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and develop a strong sales pipeline in assigned territory.
• Visit customer sites and understand customer needs to present tailored industrial solutions.
• Convert leads into long-term partnerships and drive revenue growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support accounts and upsell/cross-sell.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and track performance.

Skills

OEM sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Business acumen

Team collaboration

Mentoring others

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Epicor ERP

Sales enablement tools

Job description

Value Added Distributors, LLC is hiring a full-time Business Development Representative - Sales Rep across Northwest Wisconsin and Northeast and Central Minnesota.

If you're a motivated professional who enjoys creating opportunities, growing accounts, and delivering real results, this role offers the platform to do it.

Pay

We offer our Business Development Representative - Sales Rep a competitive wage plus performance incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match

THE TYPE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE - SALES REP WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're searching for someone who can meet the following qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of successful OEM sales experience (industrial/manufacturing preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook, Excel, & PowerPoint (SharePoint, Teams) and sales enablement tools
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market dynamics, customer needs, and company strategy
• Ability to build strong relationships with engineering, purchasing, and operational teams
• Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience a plus
• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Adaptable and willing to mentor others
• Adherence to safety standards and company policies
• Willingness to wear PPE when needed
• Ability to travel extensively (~80%) and lift up to 50 lbs

Experience in OEM hose, hydraulics, or related industries, strong analytical and presentation skills, and a commitment to continuous development are required.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE - SALES REP

This is a full-time Monday-Friday position, 8 AM-4 PM, with customer-driven hours and approximately 80% travel.

In this role, you'll take ownership of building and expanding your territory by identifying new opportunities, developing a strong pipeline, and converting leads into long-term partnerships. Your day will include connecting with prospects, visiting customer sites, understanding their needs, and presenting tailored industrial solutions that deliver value. You'll also collaborate with internal teams, support existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling, and track performance to continuously improve your results, all while working toward achieving significant revenue growth.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Value Added Companies is an ISO 9001:2015-certified industrial solutions provider supporting manufacturers and operations teams across multiple locations. We don't just distribute products - we engineer, assemble, and deliver solutions that keep critical systems moving. Our workplaces are hands-on, fast-paced, and built around safety, quality, and teamwork. We trust our people, value improvement, and give employees opportunities to grow with the business.

If you're ready to grow your career, build strong customer relationships, and make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you. Our initial application process is quick, simple, and mobile-friendly.