Business Development Specialist-Houston , Texas
R. STAHL is seeking a Business Development Specialist to help us successfully reach prospective clients and develop them into full sales accounts!!
Email your resume to: jobs@rstahl.com if you are interested
- Develop new opportunities into new customers (80%)
- Developing Net Fishing Accounts (60%)
- Develop new sales from potential customers that have an identified need, and have come to R. STAHL.
- Turn opportunity into sales
- Expand to provide full solutions
- KEYS TO SUCCESS
- Enjoyment of developing something from scratch
- Being inquisitive. What are you doing? And turning this into a bigger opportunity
- Being confident and reliable with these new customers. Become their “go-to” person
- Not being an individual, but part of a team
- Not being afraid to get answers
- Willingness to learn and sell all products, not just individual ones
- Be creative… Finding unique solutions…. How can we cast more nets?
- Develop accounts via traditional channels (20%)
- Initiate phone contact with designated clients to begin or expand on business relationships.
- Data Mine using diagnostic selling process & populate the CRM system.
- Participate in sales conference meetings, share feedback, and information
- Support the Director of Business Development by helping prospect new clients through phone, email, and web casts.
- Prospect a specific segment or defined target market to look for opportunities and turning those opportunities into sales.
- KEYS TO SUCCESS
- Being a contributor to the team in developing a good strategy… How do we find opportunities on our own? Where shall we focus? How shall we approach?
- Not being afraid to find out who we need to speak to, and who the buying influences are
- Other Activities (20%)
- Assist with requirement gathering analysis (Become proficient in Navision reporting)
- Travel to support sales (in calls) when needed
- Qualify lead opportunities
- Support the Director of Marketing and Business Development on various projects
- Prepare weekly status reports, meeting minutes and perform communications management.
Education and/or Experience:
- 4 year BA, BS degree.
- 3 years of experience in marketing, sales, and/or service
Skills and Abilities:
- Must be meticulous and have a deep dedication to provide world class customer service.
- Ability to grasp and understand technical concepts related to electrical products.
- Ability to assist customers and develop requirements and statements of work.
- Ability to converse easily and confidently when discussing business affairs with prospective companies.
- Experience in content/document management software solutions, CRM
- Ability to handle projects and work alongside others in a team.
- Excellent computer knowledge (databases, Office Suite, intermediate word and Excel)
- Ability to travel to support sales as needed.

