Business Development Specialist - Jan 2027

Würth Industry USA; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 51,300 - 62,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternal leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Würth Industry USA is seeking a Business Development Specialist based in Virginia, Minnesota. This role focuses on pursuing and generating new business leads, establishing relationships with potential customers, and collaborating with internal teams to drive new opportunities while effectively communicating company offerings.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. degree in a relevant field and has up to 1 year of sales or business development experience. The position offers a starting pay of $57,000, with additional benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation.
• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers using various methods.
• Develop marketing content and pursue customer appointments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive opportunities.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Persuasive skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for pursuing and generating new business leads, identifying points of contact within prospective customers, and securing appointments with viable customers. This position conducts research to identify prospective customers, utilizes written communication to access organizations, and assertively pursues leads to secure initial contact and establish relationships with new customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers using prospecting databases, social media, networking, and other methods.
• Develop and distribute marketing content to potential customers, introducing company products, capabilities, and services.
• Vigorously pursue appointments with viable prospects and customers.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to drive new opportunities and coordinate initial customer contacts and meetings.
• Stay steadfast and overcome objections to set initial appointments and move prospects through the sales cycle.
• Operate in a consistent manner that builds company brand awareness.
• Generate and maintain robust pipeline by consistently adding new prospects to the pipeline and driving consistent movement of prospects through the sales stages.
• Assist sales team in the development of customer presentations.
• Prepare monthly customer status update reports and present to Senior Business Leadership.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of the competitive environment and other market conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, and Business-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Internship or sales experience, a plus

Qualification, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation
• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility
• Self-starter, self‑motivated, and ability to manage and drive own schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
• Effective persuasive skills and ability to overcome objections
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Travel estimated 10%.

Starting Pay

$57,000

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and, in some instances, may include education, skills, work experience and certifications. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive bonus. An incentive bonus, if any, depends on various factors such as organizational performance.

The Würth Difference

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC Statement

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.