What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Specialist position at ISCO Industries?
Position Summary
ISCO has an entry level career opportunity for a Business Development Specialist to join our Team and company that has been voted one of the best places to work in Kentucky multiple times. The Business Development Specialist will work closely with our Business Managers to explore, identify and qualify new customer prospects. Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, flexibility and a willingness to learn continuously about our products and applications. The ability to engage prospects/customers is essential. Upward advancement within company is expected, if candidate applies themselves and wants to advance to other roles with ISCO.
Essential Responsibilities
Send a number of outbound emails to prospects per day with the goal of making connections and best contact for Business Managers.
Great understanding of ISCO’s value proposition creating the ability to share that value via email and some phone calls (minimal) to potential customers.
Initiating contact with potential customers through email or responding to inquiries generated.
Moving solid leads through the sales funnel, connecting them to a Business Manager, via emails with documentation into our CRM.
Be the first contact for new business prospects and determine next steps for each prospect moving forward.
Maintain a self-starter attitude while creating outreach strategies for new leads while curating your own contacts by leveraging internet and other ISCO tools.
Support sales team on outbound strategies and lead generation efforts
Establish active communication and engagement with prospects to create new leads and sales openings
Position Requirements
Detailed self-starter, positive attitude and strong work ethic
1 years of experience in inside sales or prospecting preferred, but not required
Proficiency in CRM use as well as Microsoft Office Suite especially Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with previous experience prospecting via email or phone a bonus
Ability to work independently and on a team in our Louisville, KY headquarters.
