Business Development Specialist

Fleet Team, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Team, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Specialist to identify target companies, engage them, and convert them to warm prospects via social media, email, phone, and in-person interactions.

You will partner with the Director of Business Development and Marketing to advance campaigns and content, serving as the front line of our BD efforts. The role entails collaborating on lead generation, managing the BD pipeline in Salesforce, and assisting with business plans, pitches, and scopes of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in business management, sales, marketing or related field; Or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of B2B business development/sales experience.
• Experience working with marketing partners and campaigns preferred.
• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and cultivate new leads through creative lead generation methods.
• Engage new business leads via social media, email, phone, and in-person.
• Manage business development pipeline activity and reporting in Salesforce.
• Support the creation of business development-focused content with Marketing.
• Assist with drafting business plans, pitches, presentations, reference materials and scopes of work.
• Engage effectively with management, staff, and clients from C-Suite to Operations.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales

Social media

Email outreach

Phone outreach

In-person meetings

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s in business management, sales, marketing or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB TITLE: Business Development Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Business Development

DEPARTMENT: Business Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Job Summary

The Business Development Specialist (BDS) will identify target companies to which Fleet Team can provide value and help implement strategies to engage them. They will work in partnership with the Director of Business Development and the Marketing team to engage potential leads and convert them to warm prospects through a variety of methods, including social media, email, phone, and in-person interactions. With your industry and product knowledge, you are the front line of Fleet Team’s business development efforts, campaigns, and content.

Essential Functions

Prospect and cultivate new leads through creative lead generation methods in addition to lead generation methods maintained by the Marketing team through Salesforce marketing automation platform.

• Engage new business leads and prospects via social media, email, phone, and in-person, with the goal of expanding knowledge of Fleet Team’s brand and connecting with key decision makers.
• Manage business development pipeline activity and reporting within Salesforce, creating actionable intelligence for BDMs.
• In conjunction with the Marketing team and Director of Business Development, support the creation of business development-focused content to position Fleet Team as a subject matter expert in managing mobile equipment assets and saving clients on their total cost of ownership.
• Assist with drafting business plans, sales pitches, presentations, reference materials and scopes of work as requested by BDMs or Director of Business Development.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients (from C-Suite to Operations).

Position Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s in business management, sales, marketing or related field; Or equivalent experience that would justify an exception.

Experience

• 0-2 years of B2B business development/sales experience.
• Experience working with marketing partners and campaigns preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Friendly and personable demeanor.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Foundational understanding of business principles and return on investment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Desire to establish and then meet or exceed measurable performance goals

CULTURE

Fleet Team’s culture is an integral part of our success. We believe in:

• Collaboration: Being team oriented, showing leadership, being helpful, and having a positive attitude.
• Accountability: Independence, being self-sufficient, self-reliant, autonomous
• Ownership: Having the work ethic to do your job with the big picture in mind, client-focused, professionalism, ethics similar to an owner: a sense of belonging, responsibility, resilience, and personal involvement, strong desire to succeed.
• Quality: Be prepared and do it right the first time. The quality of our work ensures client satisfaction, profitability, long-term partnerships – all vital to our growth.
• Mutuality: We do what’s right and fair for our clients, partners, and employees. We expect a lot but give a lot back.

DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.