New Business Development Specialist - Intern

Würth Industry USA • Roanoke, VA

9d • $57,000

About The Position

The Business Development Specialist is responsible for pursuing and generating
new business leads, identifying points of contacts within prospective customers,
and securing appointments with viable customers. This position conducts research
to identify prospective customers, utilizes written communication to access
organizations, and assertively pursues leads to secure initial contact and
establish relationships with new customers.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, and Business-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-1 year of experience in sales, business development, or lead generation
• High standard of professionalism and ethics.
• Self-starter, self -motivated, and ability to manage and drive own schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and with written communications.
• Effective persuasive skills and ability to overcome objections
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or sales experience, a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred style of teamwork, collaboration, and humility
• Travel estimated 10%.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customers using prospecting databases, social media, networking, and other methods.
• Develop and distribute marketing content to potential customers, introducing company products, capabilities, and services.
• Vigorously pursue appointments with viable prospects and customers.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to drive new opportunities and coordinate initial customer contacts and meetings.
• Stay steadfast and overcome objections to set initial appointments and move prospects through the sales cycle.
• Operate in a consistent manner that builds company brand awareness.
• Generate and maintain robust pipeline by consistently adding new prospects to the pipeline and driving consistent movement of prospects through the sales stages.
• Assist sales team in the development of customer presentations.
• Prepare monthly customer status update reports and present to Senior Business Leadership.
• Maintain ongoing awareness of the competitive environment and other market conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees