Global Business Development Associate

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning options

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Opportunities for internal career_adv@

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is hiring an entry-level Business Development Associate (BDA) for its International Sales team in Springfield, MO. You will engage global customers, qualify leads, and coordinate with internal teams to turn opportunities into long-term relationships.

The role focuses on learning international sales, managing a multi-time-zone pipeline, and supporting export activities while contributing to a high-growth equipment business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound and web-generated international sales leads from initial contact through qualification.
• Engage prospective international customers through phone, email, and virtual meetings to identify opportunities and build relationships.
• Execute proactive outbound prospecting and follow-up activities to expand CSI's international customer base.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Estimating & Design, Purchasing, Accounting, and Marketing to ensure timely customer support and project execution.
• Support international transactions by coordinating export documentation, logistics, shipping requirements, and payment terms.
• Maintain disciplined pipeline management, CRM activity, and lead follow-up in accordance with CSI sales standards.
• Collaborate with the International Business Development Leader to develop sales strategies and transition qualified opportunities for long-term account ownership.
• Monitor customer activity, market trends, and competitor information while providing feedback to leadership.
• Build product knowledge and develop understanding of CSI's sanitary processing solutions and international markets.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by managing expectations and ensuring responsive service throughout the sales process.

Skills

Relationship-driven

Lead qualification

Sales development

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Central States Industrial (CSI) is hiring an entry-level Business Development Associate (BDA) for its International Sales team in Springfield, MO. You will engage global customers, qualify leads, and coordinate with internal teams to turn opportunities into long-term relationships.

The role focuses on learning international sales, managing a multi-time-zone pipeline, and supporting export activities while contributing to a high-growth equipment business.