Business Development Specialist

A-Line•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A-Line E.D.S., Inc. is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support growth in the utility and industrial services markets. This role focuses on building relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities, and partnering with internal teams to deliver specialized services from initial contact through project completion. Candidates must reside within a 20-mile radius of Chicago, Illinois. This position is home-based and requires regular travel to customer locations (up to 30%).

Requirements

Experience in business development, B2B sales, or account management.
Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred.
Utility, industrial, construction, heavy equipment, or related industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop new business opportunities with utility companies and industrial customers.
Build and strengthen long-term customer relationships.
Promote A-Line's specialized services, including forensic transformer decommissioning, onsite transformer removal, transportation, recycling, and asset recovery.
Grow existing customer accounts by identifying additional service opportunities.
Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
Prepare proposals, quotations, contracts, and project documentation.
Represent A-Line at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows.
Travel up to 30% to meet with customers and support projects.