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Insight Global Business Development Specialist in Mc Lean, Virginia
Job Description
One of Insight Global's clients is looking to hire for a Business Development Specialist out of their McLean office. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving business growth by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and expanding our customer base and revenue. The ideal candidate will possess:
Demonstrated practical business development experience
Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving revenue targets
Effective sales and marketing skills
An innovative approach to problem-solving and overcoming challenges
Natural leadership abilities with self-starting instincts and the capability to act independently
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
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Skills and Requirements
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
Relevant Experience: 3+ years of practical experience, with a proven track record in business development -- acquiring/retaining customers and managing multiple customers/pipelines.
Experience working with the defense, aerospace, wind/energy, steel, and/or special project industry areas is preferred. Proven experience in customer service, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Skills and Competencies: Ability and proficiency in clearly articulating the company's products to customers in a simplistic, professional, and energetic manner. Key skillsets include the following:
o Past experience in the supply chain, logistics, and/or transportation industry (with emphasis on handling special projects and large industrial product solutions), is highly desirable.
o Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport with customers and partners
o Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively
o Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
o Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities
o Effective verbal and written communication skills (writing samples required)
o Strong organizational and multi tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
o Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams, and creative problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset
o Experience working with business development tools including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as HubSpot CRM, Zoho CRM, or Salesforce
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Technical Proficiency: Strong English language proficiency in communicating technical and subject mater information. Second language skills are appreciated but not required. null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.