Business Development Specialist - Jan 2027

Würth Group; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Würth Industry North America in Florida seeks a Business Development Specialist to pursue new business leads, identify contacts within prospective customers, and secure appointments with viable customers. You will research prospects and access organizations to establish relationships.

Requires a B.S. in Business/Marketing or related field and 0-1 year in sales or business development; strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• High standard of professionalism and ethics
• Preferred teamwork, collaboration and humility
• Self-starter, self-motivated, able to manage own schedule
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers using prospecting databases, social media and networking
• Develop and distribute marketing content to potential customers
• Pursue appointments with viable prospects and customers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive opportunities
• Overcome objections to move prospects through the sales cycle
• Maintain robust pipeline by adding new prospects and moving through stages
• Assist sales team in developing customer presentations
• Prepare monthly customer status reports for Senior Leadership

Skills

Communication skills

Persuasive selling

Self-motivation

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. Degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Business Development Specialist - Jan 2027

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for pursuing and generating new business leads, identifying points of contacts 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.

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.

Starting Pay: $60,000

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.

• 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
• 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. #LI-SJ2

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