Business Development Specialist

GILCO SPRING OF FLORIDA INC

Business Development Specialist

Oldsmar, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Vision insurance

    We are looking for a highly qualified individual who excels in developing and executing strategic sales initiatives to drive sustainable financial growth through new customer acquisition, expansion of existing accounts, and building strong long-term client partnerships.

    The role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, proven B2B sales experience, and the ability to engage in technical discussions with purchasing managers, engineers, and OEM clients.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    · Identify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, referrals, and cold outreach.

    · Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with new and existing clients.

    · Leverage CRM tools to track pipeline activity, analyze data, and provide accurate sales forecasts.

    · Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client visits, serving as a brand ambassador. Some travel is required.

    · Collaborate with marketing to strengthen the company’s digital presence and sales materials (website, brochures, LinkedIn campaigns).

    · Partner with operations and production teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and met.

    · Coordinate the RFQ process by gathering and communicating customer requirements to the estimating team, submitting quotations to customers, and conducting follow-ups to secure business opportunities.

    · Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions to inform sales strategies.

    · Conduct annual key customer surveys and prepare management reports for review.

    Skill Set Required:

    · Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious sales targets.

    · Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

    · Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

    · High sense of urgency and problem-solving mindset.

    · Ability to influence and collaborate across internal teams and with external stakeholders.

    · Positive attitude and ability to motivate peers.

    Qualifications:

    · Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) a plus.

    · Minimum 5 years of B2B sales or business development experience, preferably in manufacturing, mechanical components, or industrial solutions.

    · Demonstrated track record of closing deals in technical sales environments.

    · Experience working with OEMs, engineers, and purchasing managers is highly desirable.

    Compensation is commensurate with experience.

    This is a remote position.