Business Development Manager

Location: Asheville, NC. Employment: Full-Time.

About the role

We are seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Business Development Representative to help grow an established product-based business in the Asheville and Western North Carolina market.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through cold calling, door knocking, prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Identify and pursue potential customers throughout the assigned market
• Schedule and conduct meetings with prospective clients
• Learn the company's products and confidently communicate their value to customers
• Build relationships with business owners, managers, purchasing professionals, and other decision-makers
• Provide excellent service and follow-up to both new and existing customers
• Prepare quotes, follow up on opportunities, and help move prospects through the sales process
• Maintain an active pipeline of prospects and sales opportunities
• Attend local networking events, industry events, and community functions
• Work closely with leadership to identify new markets and opportunities for growth
• Develop long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals

Requirements

• Personable, persistent, self-motivated, and comfortable initiating conversations
• Previous B2B sales or business development experience strongly preferred
• Experience selling within manufacturing, industrial, electronics, technical products, or a related environment is a major plus (not required)
• Able to sell, build relationships, and create opportunities; product training will be provided
• Enjoys prospecting and developing business from the ground up
• Comfortable cold calling and walking into prospective businesses
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Organized and consistent with follow-up
• Motivated by goals and earning potential
• Able to work independently and manage a territory
• Understands that successful sales requires persistence, activity, and excellent customer service

Pay

Base Salary: $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience, plus a commission structure based on sales performance.

Schedule

Full-Time