Business Development Representative - Chicago Metro Territory

American Bolt Corporation•Wheeling, IL

21h•$70,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

American Bolt Corporation, headquartered in New Berlin, WI, is looking for a Business Development Representative/Outside Sales Representative (active in territory) for the Chicago, IL metropolitan market , to join our sales team. We have a new opportunity to expand our representation through Chicagoland and are excited to bring on an Outside Sales Representative with a winning, positive mindset to help us grow this territory. Total compensation for this position is $70,000-$95,000 (base salary plus quarterly bonus eligibility), based on experience and performance. The territory for this position spans across the Chicago metro - south through Newton and Jasper counties, east through Porter county, north through DeKalb, Kane, and Cook counties, and west through Grundy and Kendall counties. This representative must live in the territory. American Bolt provides a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, personal time off, vacation time, paid holidays and more. American Bolt also offers a profit-sharing bonus for all employees. This role includes cell phone, laptop, and other standard tools to execute the role. AS AN OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE, YOU WILL Be physically active in the Chicagoland territory, focusing on new business growth. Identify and secure new business relationships in the Chicago metro territory. Strategically develop accounts. Self-generate business as well as work with provided leads partner with accounts. Manage existing accounts (some account management). WHO YOU ARE You have a winning mentality and mindset. You want to win and want to be part of others' success. You possess excellent time and territory management. You have solution selling skills. You can clearly communicate value propositions. You develop and close opportunities proactively using sales skills. You can craft direction. You are an active listener. You can identify needs within all levels of an organization. You are detailed and results oriented – able to set your own personal goals from company/territory goals. You are a team player. You can analyze your book of business to craft a plan for success. You bring out the best in others. You leverage difference in thought. You bring innovative ideas. You embrace feedback. You can manage change. You openly share ideas and concepts. You are an overall effective communicator. You are customer centric and have a passion for customers. You are energetic, persistent, focused, and confident. You want to develop your career here.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or related field; or equivalent combination of required education, training, and experience
2+ years of experience in business-to-business (B2B) sales and partnership building
Experience using CRM tools
Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the Manufacturing or Construction industries is preferred

Responsibilities

Be physically active in the Chicagoland territory, focusing on new business growth.
Identify and secure new business relationships in the Chicago metro territory.
Strategically develop accounts.
Self-generate business as well as work with provided leads partner with accounts.
Manage existing accounts (some account management).