Business Development Associate

Element Materials Technology•Fairfield, OH

3d•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Kickstart Your Sales Career in Aerospace & Materials Testing Element has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Associate — perfect for a recent college graduate ready to build a career in sales. In this role, you’ll be part of our inside sales team, focused on creating and maintaining strong relationships with a defined group of Element clients and prospects. You’ll have the chance to: Re-engage dormant accounts and expand business with existing clients Provide consistent touchpoints with 200+ growth and retention accounts Take ownership for driving customer satisfaction through every stage of the sales process Collaborate with our Sales Team, General Managers, and technical lab experts to deliver solutions that matter to aerospace and other critical industries We’re looking for someone who is high-energy, action-oriented, and eager to learn. If you’re customer-focused, entrepreneurial by nature, and motivated to grow, this role is the first step toward a rewarding career in aerospace sales and materials testing. Salary: $50,000 - $75,000/yr DOE

Requirements

Approximately 3 years of Business Development, Sales or Account Management experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer quotes / contracts, marketing materials, and customer testing specifications
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and proportions and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical customer problems and interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
A valid driver’s licence, with an acceptable driving record under Element’s policy
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events / projects in the community, with customers and within the company
Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities
Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs
Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect
Ability to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps develops proposals including cost estimates, work plan and terms and conditions
Some overnight travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements desired

Responsibilities

Establish and proactively maintain a strong professional relationship with key decision makers and influencers within assigned accounts
Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers, acting as a liaison between the customers and Element
Identify opportunities early in the sales cycle to ensure maximum share of wallet for Element
Qualify opportunities with assistance of inbound team / specialists
Manage relationships and utilize technical support to assist in Sales
Follow up in a timely manner on quotations for the assigned customer base
Actively utilize CRM to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, duplicates are removed, new information is added and accurate call / visit logs are entered
Actively participate in regular pipeline reviews, ensuring all CRM records are up to date and critical success factors are identified for key opportunities
Achieve sales goals by converting and penetrating accounts
Build and maintain a working knowledge of Element’s service offerings; participate in training/coaching opportunities
Ensure compliance with all Element policies including but not limited to terms and conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others, moral code of conduct, and employee handbook
Ensure adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance