Business Development Associate - Automation Machine

Job Title: Business Development Associate - Automation Machine Location: Lake County, IL (Hybrid Remote) Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm FLSA: Exempt, Full-Time, Direct Hire A leading provider of electronic assembly machines and software is looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Associate with a clear path for growth. In the first year, the focus will be more on inside sales, allowing you to learn the company's products and operations while identifying and generating targeted sales opportunities with new customers. You'll collaborate closely with the sales representative network and sales management team. After the first year, you will transition into the role of Regional Sales Manager, with an emphasis on business development. The position involves up to 50% travel. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of B2B sales experience, specifically in selling high-value, complex machines or equipment. Responsibilities: Lead Generation: Cultivate interest in the company's product offerings among potential clients, enabling the sales team to present technologies and services. Strategy Development: Leverage market research and analysis to develop targeted sales and marketing strategies aimed at identifying new business opportunities and potential clients. Data Analysis: Evaluate sales and marketing data, including trends, customer profiles, demographics, and competitor insights, to guide strategic decisions. Customer Engagement: Engage with prospective and existing customers by organizing and delivering product demonstrations, including software presentations. Sales Reporting: Generate periodic sales reports and analyze data to assess the success and impact of marketing efforts. Event Representation: Act as the company's representative at industry events and trade association meetings to promote products and services. Sales Channel Communication: Ensure sales teams are kept updated with the latest factory developments and communicate opportunities to sales representatives. Additional Tasks: Carry out other duties as assigned by the National Sales Manager. Qualifications: 2 or more years of B2B high-value and complex machine/equipment sales experience required. Excellent oral and written communication abilities. Ability to travel up to 50%. Semiconductor and SMT related experience is a strong plus. Benefits: Health Insurance (Medical, Dental Vision), Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, 401K, Bonus After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit . Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Created: 2024-11-05