DuPont Tedlar Business Development Specialist

DuPont Group; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in Wilmington, DE is hiring a Tedlar Business Development Specialist to aggressively prospect and qualify new accounts for Tedlar growth. You will lead outbound outreach, uncover customer needs, and move opportunities through the pipeline with support from Sales and Technical teams.

The role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving skills, a 4-year degree, and a hybrid work arrangement requiring four in-office days when not traveling. Relocation is not available.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in sales, business, or related field.
• Experience in sales, preferably focused on new customer acquisition.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively prospect and penetrate new accounts through targeted outbound outreach and cold calling.
• Qualify new Tedlar growth opportunities by uncovering pain points, decision criteria, and buying timelines.
• Collaborate with Sales and Technical teams to develop compelling value propositions for new prospects.
• Track and document leads, interactions, and progress in CRM systems.
• Advance opportunities through the pipeline toward conversion with timely follow-ups.

Skills

Sales experience

New business acquisition

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

B.A./B.S. in Sales or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

## DuPont Tedlar Business Development SpecialistApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Wimington, Delawaretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 249993WAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont CareersWe're seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed Business Development Specialist to join our team. This role is focused on creating new sales opportunities and driving them to success. The ideal candidate is a service-oriented team player who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines and has excellent problem-solving skills.**Location: Wilmington, DE (relocation support is not available)****Hybrid: 4 days in the office if not traveling****Responsibilities*** Aggressively prospect and penetrate new accounts through targeted outbound outreach, cold calling, and proactive lead generation* Conduct cold calls and proactive outbound outreach to identify, engage, and qualify new prospects for Tedlar growth opportunities* Engage prospective customers to uncover unmet needs and position Tedlar solutions accordingly* Drive rapid qualification of new opportunities by uncovering customer pain points, decision criteria, and buying timelines* Relentlessly advance early‐stage opportunities toward conversion, maintaining momentum through persistent follow‐up and engagement* Research and target new markets, applications, and customer segments aligned with Tedlar growth priorities* Develop and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities from initial contact through qualification* Initiate first‐contact discussions with new customers via email, phone, and virtual or in‐person meetings* Collaborate with Sales and Technical teams to develop compelling value propositions for new prospects* Support preparation of proposals, samples, and technical information required to advance new opportunities* Track and document new business leads, interactions, and opportunity progress in CRM systems* Monitor competitive activity and market trends to identify potential new business opportunities* Qualify opportunities based on strategic fit, technical feasibility, and commercial potential* Drive timely follow‐up with prospects to maintain momentum and advance opportunities* Support the handoff of successfully converted opportunities to the Sales Team for ongoing account ownership**Job Qualifications*** 4-year degree is in sales, business, or related field* Must be willing to work out of Wilmington, DE (**Hybrid: 4 days in the office)*** Experience in sales, preferably focused on new customer acquisition* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail#LI-TG1