Business Development Representative

Pentair

Business Development Representative focusing on new business growth and client re-engagement for Pentair’s pool sales division. Supporting sales efforts through targeted research and relationship building.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $32 - $35 per hourWebsite

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Hard Skills

lead generationbusiness developmentsales strategiesmarket researchdata analysisnegotiationCRM managementactivity trackingopportunity qualification

Soft Skills

communicationactive listeningempathyresilienceorganizational skillstime managementrelationship buildingcompetitive naturegrowth mindset

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

B2Bcustomer engagementprospect insightslead qualitychurn prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive New Business Growth: Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities by conducting targeted research and engaging prospects that fit Pentair's ideal customer profile.
Re-engage and Reacquire Accounts: Identify and execute strategies to re-engage lost or dissatisfied accounts and prevent churn.
Research and Identify Leads: Partner with marketing and product training teams to conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and leverage data to uncover high-potential leads and emerging opportunities.
Develop Foundational Relationships: Initiate and cultivate initial trust and rapport with potential clients through personalized, multi-channel outreach.
Qualify and Advance Opportunities: Guide early-stage conversations to uncover prospect needs and determine if they are qualified sales leads.
Collaborate for Success: Act as a key liaison between Marketing and Sales teams, providing valuable market feedback on lead quality and prospect insights.
Maintain CRM Excellence: Track all prospecting activities, lead statuses, and prospect interactions in Salesforce to ensure data integrity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3+ years of experience in a business development, inside sales, or similar lead generation role, preferably in a B2B environment.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed activity and opportunity-generation targets.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, personalized outreach messages and handle initial customer interactions effectively, demonstrating active listening and empathy.
A high level of resilience, a competitive nature, and the ability to handle rejection with a positive, growth-oriented mindset.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of outbound activity and prioritize high-potential leads.
Proven ability to negotiate effectively to reacquire lost business and entice switches from competitors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Caregiver leave
Prescription drug insurance
Tuition reimbursement