The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting the company’s business planning through data collection, sales funnel development, and analysis to evaluate products and online markets
Partner with Plumbing and Mechanical and MRO Reps daily assisting with takeoff quotes, while monitoring competitors, market and volume forecasts to accomplish sales objectives
Work collaboratively with application engineering and product development group to introduce new product offerings based on market conditions and trends
Establish and maintain relationships with customers to gain knowledge of future market and customer needs
Identify and assist to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential customers
Assist in the development of a strong pipeline of new customers and projects in accounts through direct or indirect customer contact and prospecting
Work with marketing, sales and product development teams to implement business development initiatives
Review plans and specifications for Finish Plumbing and Drinking Water product line opportunities
Perform quantity take offs from plans for Finish Plumbing and Drinking Water product lines
Send qualified leads to Reps
Provide quotations from material take-off
Update Finish Plumbing and Drinking Water product line funnels as agreed upon
Tactical or strategic support of annual planning initiatives or periodic strategic projects
Requirements
Bachelors Degree preferred in business, finance or marketing
2-4 years of inside sales/customer care experience preferably in the commercial plumbing products industry
Candidate must be located in New York City/New Jersey area
Up to 75% travel
Broad experience using analytical tools, such as Excel, on-line tools, proprietary databases, Microsoft Dynamics
Highly motivated professional with excellent inter-personal skills
Must be detail-oriented and versatile
Ability to communicate well on different levels within the organization and with customers
Ability to work well on own and in a team environment
High level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, commitment and professionalism
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data collectionsales funnel developmentanalysisquantity take offsquotationsbusiness development initiativesmarket analysiscustomer prospectingproduct development