Business Development Associate - Remote

Must reside in the state(s) specified above. This position is only open to residents in the state(s) specified above unless stated otherwise on this job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, business administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of sales experience.
• Previous experience with customer relationship management software.
• Business to business (B2B) Sales Expereince is a plus!
• Knowledge of facilities products such as hardware, electrical, lighting, is a plus!
• Organizational skills & Professional phone etiquette.
• Comfortable in a Inbound / Outbound Phone Call environment
• Independent and Accountable Self Starter.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Salesforce, or similar CRM.
• Experience with consultative selling/solution selling preferred
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals in a remote / hybrid position

Job Summary

Generates new business opportunities by qualifying leads and prospecting through existing business accounts to engage with potential buyers. 

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Prospects, builds, and manages a sales pipeline through high volume, outbound calling.
• Documents and maintains all activity within the customer relationship management system to track activity, measure results, and ensure data integrity.
• Works with leadership and sales operations to identify gaps in processes, trends, and potential improvements.
• Generates profitable growth thru quota attainment.
• Facilitates a smooth handoff to the inside or outside sales team once accounts have met the assigned sales quota.
• Research leads and existing business accounts to provide insightful dialogue that promotes supplies and services suited to create value in a relationship with the prospective client.

Nature and Scope

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.
• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.
• None.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

For CA, CO, CT, D.C., HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VT, WA Job Seekers:

Pay Range

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

CA, CO, CT, D.C., HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VT and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.