Business Development Specialist II

Richardson Electronics Ltd•Blackberry Township, IL

7d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Excellent sales position requiring telemarketing of known customer base for various products and applications. Will work closely with Sales and Product Management on defined projects.

Requirements

Interest in and ability to quickly learn about technical products used in broadcast, industrial, avionics and marine applications.
Strong desire to be in sales with opportunity to progress in an organization based on performance is critical.
Qualified candidates will be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
Must be authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Degree in engineering or other technical-related field helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit all required reports, projections and budgets in a timely manner.
Promotes associated selling in order to maximize revenue at key accounts
When required, schedule regular field visits at Key accounts and develop relationships at corporate level
Partner with Outside sales to develop and grow designated sales territory.
Assists in the development and successful implementation of Marketing campaigns, such as Email Blasts or other promotional activities in coordination with Marketing and Product Management.
Develop accounts, sales and profit growth.
Prospecting of new and inactive customers; follows a structured lead generation approach with specific lead generation objectives
Analyzes and evaluates sales and the performance of customers in relation to forecasts, quota and potential.
Gathers market intelligence related to product, price and competition for review with Product Management, Purchasing and superiors.
Processes RFPs, quotes and orders as needed.
First level for technical requests. Works with Product Management Engineers to support customer.
Attends and participates in sales meetings, seminars and sales training as required and assigned.
Coordinate activities with customer service, product managers, purchasing and credit.
Majority of duties will be project based.
Other duties as assigned.