Technical Fasteners BDM | Houston Market Growth

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commissions/bonus

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Car allowance / company vehicle

Travel expense reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager / Technical Sales Specialist to drive sales of industrial fasteners to manufacturing, construction, solar, and related industries. The role emphasizes growing local Houston market opportunities supported by the Houston Distribution Center, with potential expansion across the U.S.

You will be responsible for strategic account development, consultative selling, and end-to-end order management while leveraging technical

Qualifications

5+ years of progressive B2B sales experience in industrial fasteners.
Experience selling into manufacturing, construction, solar sectors.
Strong knowledge of fastener specs, materials and applications.
Proven ability to prospect, qualify, present, negotiate and close complex deals.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presenting to decision-makers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with value-driven solutions.
CRM proficiency (Salesforce/HubSpot/Zoho) for pipelines and data.
Excellent time management and prioritization for high account volume.
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target industries with a focus on Houston/Texas markets.
Cultivate and manage long-term relationships with customers as primary technical and sales contact.
Conduct needs assessments and provide tailored fastener solutions.
Explain technical product specs and guide customers through decisions.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to close profitable deals.
Oversee end-to-end order management from inquiry to post-delivery support.
Monitor market trends to identify opportunities and inform strategy.
Meet or exceed sales targets and KPIs.
Coordinate with operations and procurement for inventory to fulfill orders.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through proactive communication.