Business Development Specialist

The Adecco Group; Miami, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary in the $70-80K range

Comprehensive benefits package

Work/life balance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Adecco Group is seeking a full-time Business Development Specialist in Miami, FL to identify and qualify new opportunities across the US power transmission and distribution market. The role requires up to 40% travel and close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

You will support quotes, bids, and negotiations, partner with independent reps, and drive growth through the sales cycle while maintaining a strong CRM pipeline and tracking KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in B2B sales or business development.
• Strong prospecting, relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with power transmission/distribution, utilities, or related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities across the US market.
• Build relationships with customers and key decision-makers in engineering, procurement, and operations.
• Support quotes, pricing, bids, proposals, and negotiations.
• Partner with independent sales representatives to expand market reach and develop accounts.
• Drive opportunities forward through the sales cycle.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

CRM

ERP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment has partnered with a manufacturing client to hire a full-time Business Development Specialist in Miami, FL.

This position does require the flexibility to travel within the US up to 40% of the time.

What you'll do:

• Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities across the U.S. power transmission and distribution market.
• Build relationships with customers and key decision-makers in engineering, procurement, and operations
• Support quotes, pricing, bids, proposals, and negotiations
• Partner with independent sales representatives to expand market reach and develop accounts
• Drive opportunities forward through the sales cycle
• Identify market trends, competitive activity, and new growth opportunities
• Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows
• Maintain CRM pipeline activity and track sales KPIs
• Work closely with Sales Management and Inside Sales to execute growth strategies

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, or related field)
• Experience in B2B sales, business development, industrial sales, utility sales, or a technical sales environment
• Strong prospecting, relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Office, CRM, ERP, Power BI, or similar systems
• Experience with power transmission/distribution, electrical products, utilities, or commodities is highly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
• Ability to travel within the US up to 40% of the time.

What the client offers:

• A base salary in the $70-80K range
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, PTO, and more)
• Work/life balance
• Opportunities for career growth and development

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