Business Development Partner

We're seeking an outgoing, self-motivated, independent thinker to join our agile and dedicated team to help drive our business forward. We are a young, family-owned organization based in California that takes pride in our work, our reputation, and our team. We are looking for a person who is excited by growth, strategy, and all the work it takes to build an organization.

As a Business Development Partner, you'll build lasting relationships with clients, make a direct impact on our growth, and be a key player in shaping our company's future. The role will report directly to the CEO.

Please note that this role starts out as an independent contractor (1099) role. There is a path to conversion to a W2 employee (with benefits) should you prove successful in this role.

About

Live Solutions is a Strategic Manufacturing Services company focused on providing revolutionary solutions to manufacturing organizations across the United States. At Live Solutions, we strive to bring value to clients and partners. We seek solutions-focused individuals who value diversity and equity and prioritize teamwork. Our aim is to create an environment where innovative thinking is not just encouraged, but the norm, where anything is possible.

Our mission is to empower manufacturers worldwide to achieve success through access to bleeding edge technology, strategic planning, and focused execution. We are dedicated to building long-lasting partnerships with our clients by leveraging a network of trusted industry leaders and delivering exceptional results. We strive to foster growth and progress, both for our clients and within our own organization.

www.livesolutionsnow.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and document client leads in the CRM
• Build a pipeline of potential clients to contact
• Actively participate in client discovery meetings and presentations
• Follow up with contacted clients and pursue opportunities to their fullest extent
• Develop customized presentations based on client needs
• Develop procedures that help improve existing methods and techniques
• Work with leadership to pitch and convert leads
• Develop agreements, documents, and communications that assist in securing new clients
• Participate in team meetings as needed
• Support Client Success team as needed
• Provide feedback on client perspectives when solicited
• Assemble and update company client related process documentation as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be required

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience developing business strategies, sales and marketing or relevant experience
• Knowledge of research & development, process control, scale-up, lean six sigma, troubleshooting, Industry 4.0/controls automation, supply chain, quality assurance/control, batching/packaging operations, or plant engineering
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal clients
• Ability to work in a team environment, prioritize and multitask
• Excellent organizational skills and strong computer experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be detail oriented and willing to learn new procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry is a huge plus
• Robust working knowledge of Microsoft products is a must
• Knowledge of ClickUp Project Management Cloud Software is a plus

Benefits

• Base Salary PLUS Commission
• Base: $60,000 - $70,000 / yr
• Commission: 2-6% of total revenue brought in, depending on level of involvement

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance