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Business Development Representative
Prospect, CT, US
Marketing
Bachelors Degree
Full Time, Direct Hire
$65,000-75,000
Entry Level
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Prospect, CT, US
$65,000-75,000
Entry Level
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Marketing
Bachelors Degree
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Business Development Representative
Location: 100% onsite in Prospect, Connecticut
Salary: $65,000-75,000 plus bonuses!
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Are you curious, eager to learn, and ready to start a career in sales? We are seeking a motivated self-starter to join our client’s team as a Business Development Representative. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, 1:1 mentorship, and a chance to build essential sales and business development skills. Ready to launch your sales career? Apply today to join a dedicated team making products that matter.
Why Work Here?
- Growth Path: Start your sales career and progress to Strategic Sales roles over time.
- Training & Mentorship: Receive direct training from experienced sales professionals and learn valuable technical skills.
- Supportive Team Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter.
About This Employer
Kelly Services is proud to be partnering with a premier precision contract manufacturer to find a Business Development Representative to join their team. The company specializes in screw machine components for customers in the defense, aerospace, automotive, and medical device industries. Its products help keep people safe, moving, and healthy, and the team is focused on connecting with the next generation of customers.
Your Opportunity
As a Business Development Representative, you’ll join a small, collaborative sales team and work closely with senior sales professionals, production leads, and management. You’ll focus on identifying and qualifying new sales opportunities, gaining valuable technical know-how, and building foundational experience for a career in sales. No previous sales experience is required.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the professional first point of contact for new business inquiries from phone, email, web, and trade show leads.
- Qualify inbound and self-sourced leads by learning what prospects make, how components are used, and what requirements matter.
- Research and reach out to new contacts using LinkedIn Sales Navigator and other tools.
- Maintain a regular outreach cadence (phone, email, LinkedIn activity), following up on direct-mail campaigns.
- Gather initial requirements (e.g., part type, material, tolerances, volume, timeline) to assist quoting.
- Learn to interpret engineering drawings at an introductory level—with support from the team.
- Keep prospect records, notes, and lead stages accurate and up-to-date in the CRM.
- Prepare clear, complete handoffs for opportunities ready for formal review.
- Provide timely pipeline updates in line with company reporting procedures.
- Collaborate with colleagues; escalate compliance or sensitive information to management.
What We’re Looking For
- No prior sales experience required—ideal for those starting or changing careers.
- Comfortable with frequent phone and email communication; confident, professional manner.
- Curious about technical products and manufacturing; willing to learn precision machining fundamentals.
- Coachable, motivated, and receptive to feedback.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage high lead volumes and follow-ups.
- Skilled with Microsoft tools; ready to learn CRM and new software.
- Team player who values clear handoffs and collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree or similar experience preferred.
- Customer service or phone-based experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM, or ERP is helpful.
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