Business Development Representive

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is seeking a Business Development Representative in Illinois to drive growth through proactive outreach and lead qualification.

You will collaborate with Product Management and Marketing to support GTM activities and identify opportunities for new products and contract manufacturing services. The role emphasizes relationship building, account analysis, and cross-functional coordination with service teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in business development or technical sales.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; engineering or technical background helpful.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn technical products quickly.

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

Lead generation

Prospecting

Sales outreach

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Business Development Representive

Full Time- Reg LaFox, IL, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Business Development Representative

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 .

Our manufacturing facility operates under lean manufacturing principles, which means we are focused on efficiency, continuous improvement, and meeting customer demand in real time. As part of our team, you may be asked to flex between different areas or responsibilities depending on production needs. This flexibility is key to how we maintain a responsive, high‑performing operation.

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

Benefits: Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance with multiple PPO and HSA plan options, as well as dental and vision coverage. We offer flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short- and long‑term disability (STD & LTD), an employee assistance program (EAP), smoking cessation support, weight management program, pet insurance, LifeLock identity protection, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. Additionally, we provide generous vacation time, sick/personal days, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education and work‑life balance.