Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Fort Worth Office

Salary: $60,000-$80,000/yr + commissions

COMPANY

Conner Industries, Inc. is a rapidly growing manufacturer and distributor in the industrial lumber, custom wood packaging, and integrated packaging markets. With an outstanding reputation, and over 40 years as an industry leader, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and currently sit at #2 in the U.S. for market share. Best of all, we are growing!

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist sales team in building a pipeline of leads to meet business plans and company objectives. This position is responsible for researching prospects through specific software systems to generate leads, and vetting leads via phone, social media, email, and other tools.

Requirements

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Develop a strong knowledge of the company’s products and services to vet leads and facilitate the sales process
• Conduct customer research through ZoomInfo and other tools
• Reach out to key clients and prospects via email
• Conduct client or market surveys to obtain information about potential leads
• Utilize CRM
• Research, update and maintain lead database
• Make outgoing calls to develop new business
• Contact prospects to qualify leads
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and / or sales presentations
• Provide accurate and timely information to management

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, or Business Administration or equivalent
• 1-2-year(s) experience in Inside Sales or Lead Generation
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written)
• Experience with cold calling
• Experience with research and maintaining databases
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience in using CRM a plus
• Experience with ZoomInfo a plus
• Strong project and time management skills
• Experience working with Western companies (preferred)

EEO Statement

Conner Industries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Conner Industries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Conner Industries does not disqualify applicants that test positive for THC on the pre-employment drug screen.As permitted by state law, applicants being considered for positions with the following responsibilities: CDL Drivers, Forklift Operators, Sales, Maintenance, Management, and all Corporate positions, must pass a drug and alcohol test, done through an outside vendor, Quest Diagnostics, before beginning work in that position. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification for the desired position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Accrued Immediately, Available at 30 days
• 8 Company Paid Holidays
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - Including Trade Schools
• Training & Development