Business Development Rep

PORTLAND BOLT & MANUFACTURING CO LLC•Portland, OR

1d•$65,000 - $0•Hybrid

About The Position

Portland Bolt is seeking an energetic and driven Business Development Representative to join their growing sales team. This position focuses on generating new business opportunities with prospective customers through outbound prospecting, making 40+ calls per day. The BDR will qualify leads, gather project details, and transition prospects to Sales Representatives. The role will initially be office-based in Portland, OR, with the potential for limited outside sales in Oregon and Washington. Portland Bolt, founded in 1912, manufactures custom fasteners for construction and industrial projects and is a leader in the fastener and steel fabrication industry.

Requirements

Proven outside sales and/or prospecting experience, including high-volume calling
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple leads simultaneously
Persistent, self-motivated, and coachable
Willingness to travel regionally on a limited basis for customer visits and industry events

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
Industry experience in fasteners, construction, or steel fabrication is beneficial

Responsibilities

Prospect and develop new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, and networking
Make 40+ calls daily to potential customers in the construction, steel fabrication, and fastener industries
Collect product and project-related information from prospective customers
Qualify leads and pass opportunities to Sales Representatives for quoting and order fulfillment
Potentially represent Portland Bolt in person at customer meetings and site visits
Collaborate with the sales and estimating teams to ensure smooth project handoffs
Maintain detailed records of prospecting activity and customer interactions in CRM
Potentially participate in trade shows after solid knowledge base has been developed