Jobs · Business Development · Iowa

Sales and Business Development Representative

Soucy · Fairfield, IA · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

As an essential member of our sales team, you will play a key role in the growth and expansion of our three business units (2 foundries and 1 machining facility).

Responsibilities

  • Prospect new potential clients and develop new business opportunities
  • Manage and retain the existing client account portfolio
  • Promote and sell the various production capabilities of the business units according to the commercial strategy
  • Listen to our clients and identify their needs to propose appropriate solutions
  • Achieve monthly and annual sales targets
  • Participate in trade shows, events, and training related to commercial activities
  • Use the CRM effectively to document activities and track business opportunities
  • Identify and qualify new opportunities with clients based on the sales filters of each business unit
  • Collaborate with sales team members to align business development efforts with the company’s overall objectives
  • Monitor market trends, competition, and future client needs to suggest strategic adjustments to management
  • Present regular reports to management on performance and progress in business development
  • Collaborate and communicate with various departments within the business units to facilitate the relationship between our clients and internal teams

Requirements

  • University degree in mechanical engineering, business administration, marketing, or a related field
  • Relevant experience in sales and business development within the manufacturing sector
  • Must be able to travel to Canada when required
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to quickly grasp the technical aspects of various manufacturing processes (foundry and machining)
  • Strong listening skills, customer focus, and ability to build trust-based relationships
  • Autonomy, attention to detail, and perseverance in achieving goals
  • Proficiency in computer tools and CRM systems

Qualifications

  • Autonomy, attention to detail, and perseverance in achieving goals
  • Proficiency in computer tools and CRM systems

Skills

  • University degree in mechanical engineering, business administration, marketing, or a related field
  • Relevant experience in sales and business development within the manufacturing sector
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to quickly grasp the technical aspects of various manufacturing processes (foundry and machining)
  • Strong listening skills, customer focus, and ability to build trust-based relationships
  • Autonomy, attention to detail, and perseverance in achieving goals
  • Proficiency in computer tools and CRM systems

Benefits

  • A flexible program tailored to your needs (flexible hours, compressed schedule, remote work, and more)
  • Group insurance plans that adapt to your reality
  • An employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and access to telemedicine services for support when needed
  • Your membership fee to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) paid by the employer

Pay

Details about pay are not specified.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified.

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