What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative position at The Raymond Corporation?
Business Development Representative (Columbus)
Base Salary: $55,000 Commission (OTE $70,000)
About Raymond Storage Concepts
Raymond Storage Concepts is a leading provider of customized material handling solutions, focused on helping our customers optimize their warehouses and fleets. We serve Ohio, Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, and West Virginia as an authorized sales and service center for The Raymond Corporation—a global leader in material handling technology and support.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, we operate through a network of regional locations, including Columbus and Louisville.
Learn more at www.raymondsci.com.
Position Overview
The Business Development Representative (BDR) plays a key role in growing our customer base and expanding market share within an assigned territory. This role focuses on generating new business opportunities and connecting prospective customers with our sales team.
You’ll work closely with the Business Intelligence Manager and local Field Sales Manager to identify prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities for our sales team.
Our solutions include:
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Raymond lift trucks
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Aftermarket service and parts (Raymond and non-Raymond equipment)
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Industrial batteries and charging systems
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Warehouse and material handling solutions
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is competitive, curious, and eager to build a career in industrial sales.
What You’ll Do
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Prospect for new business opportunities by phone, email, and in-person visits
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Travel within your assigned territory to meet with potential customers
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Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
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Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
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Schedule meetings between prospects and sales representatives
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Maintain accurate prospect data in the CRM system
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Use business intelligence tools and reports to plan prospecting strategies
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Collaborate with the sales team in a dynamic, team-based selling environment
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Participate in ride-alongs with experienced sales reps to learn strategies and techniques
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Assist with quotes and proposals by working with vendors and internal teams
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Manage your schedule across CRM activities, calls, and field visits
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Attend product and service training sessions
What We’re Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree preferred
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Experience in a fast-paced environment
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Self-motivated, competitive, and eager to learn
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Organized with good time-management skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel
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Comfortable using navigation and mapping tools
What We Offer
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Competitive compensation with base salary and commission
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
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Company-paid short-term disability
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401(k) with company match
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Paid time off and Volunteer Time Off
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Employee discount program
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Referral bonus opportunities
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Fun, competitive, and team-oriented culture
If you’re looking for a role where you can build relationships, learn the industrial sales world, and grow your career with a strong team behind you, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary : $55,000