Job Description
Salary: $150,000+ plus commissions and excellent benefits
Bead Electronics is a small but growing manufacturer dedicated to providing custom connector pins and assemblies. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and strong customer service. To learn more about our team and our company culture, watch this video.
Summary:
We are seeking an energetic and tenacious hunter-type salesperson who can lead our New Business Development initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on generating new business opportunities, enjoys networking, and is motivated by closing deals. As a relentless "hunter," you will focus on identifying and acquiring new clients, driving revenue growth, and expanding market share. This person will be traveling approx. 50-60% of the time (all approved travel expenses reimbursed). Laptop and mobile phone provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Drives sales and business development activities:
Execute sales plans
Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly goals
Maintain accurate contact records, leverage CRM
Leveraging various lead generation methods
Directs inquiries to proper resources within the company when needed, drives resolution
Relationship-building
Identify key decision makers, stakeholders
Understand their needs
Present tailored solutions
Client acquisition
Build a robust pipeline of potential clients
Covert into leads / specific opportunities
Capture design wins (current or next generation projects)
Effectively manage negotiations
Close deals in a timely manner
Gather market feedback
Analysis company feedback around Bead current product offering, identify improved ways to leverage current capabilities.
Identify opportunities / new applications for current capabilities
Identify trends for new markets opportunities or for expanded Bead capabilities
Strong collaboration
Work with the engineering group
Determine product feasibility and resource requirements
Support the development and launch of new products into the market
Qualifications:
5+ years of hunter selling experience in a B2B environment a must
Market experience or awareness in one of the following markets or industries:
Industrial controls and sensors
Mechanical interfaces
Interconnect solutions
Transportation / commercial vehicles
Custom components / metalforming
Proficiency with CRM and Microsoft Office required, with a working knowledge of ERP systems and business processes
Experience reading engineering prints and specifications.
Strong oral and written communications skills
Bachelors degree with appropriate experience required
Preferred Qualifications (but not required):
Sales experience with a Custom Solution
Experience representing one or more of the following:
Manufacturing
Metal forming
Component fabrication
Assembly
Bead Electronics is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Benefits include 10 paid holidays, PTO, medical insurance, 401k, and much more!
Full-time