Outside Sales Specialist - Now Hiring

Business Development Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Base: $70-75K + uncapped commissions, Estimated first year OTE: $120-$145K

Under the guidance of management, devise and execute a sales and marketing strategy aimed at effectively promoting and selling services to foster the growth and expansion of the designated territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct sales calls, deliver presentations, engage in trade shows, and participate in professional networks to enhance awareness of our services and ensure direct client follow-up.
• Assist in national marketing endeavors to raise awareness of our services' value and provide insights into key influences within the territory.
• Articulate the advantages of our services to end-users and other significant decision-makers.
• Establish, sustain, and nurture an opportunity pipeline in the company's CRM system to support future territory revenue objectives.
• Regularly update and manage the company CRM with ongoing sales activities.
• Manage sales and expense budgets for the territory to ensure profitability.
• Attain specified revenue and project margin goals within the designated area.
• Achieve targeted sales and marketing activities as recorded in the company CRM.
• Complete sales metrics reports according to company protocols.
• Implement national sales promotions or initiatives within the territory.
• Expand the client base and boost sales revenue.
• Cultivate and maintain strong local relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Estimate, quote, and finalize business deals to meet revenue and sales targets in the assigned territory.
• Daily local travel requirements in the Greater St. Louis area

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of direct business-to-business sales or solutions sales experience.
• Demonstrated track record of successful sales and marketing initiatives (not reliant solely on provided leads or appointment responses).
• Strong organizational, negotiation, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in sales techniques, sales education, and multitasking.
• Ability to plan and schedule sales activities using CRM software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel at short notice.

Employee Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO) - Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Group Life/ AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance - Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Cancer, Lump-Sum Critical Illness
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement/401k with an employer-matched contribution
• Company car

Compensation package:

• Monthly bonus
• Uncapped commission