Business Development Coordinator

SIGMA Group is hiring a Business Development Coordinator (BDC)! The BDC will work directly with the regional account managers to coordinate weekly trip planning for potential SIGMA business opportunities. This person will ensure all incoming opportunities are assessed and distributed to the appropriate team within the organization. The BDC should be highly organized and possess strong project management skills as this person will oversee opportunities in their entirety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Guide and support account managers to maximize effectiveness and efficiency with travel schedules
• Responsible for coordinating regional account manager’s weekly trip schedule based on opportunities presented (or prospected)
• Maintain positive relations with customers and potential customers daily
• Canvas regional areas for new opportunities in addition to existing scheduled opportunities
• Collaborate with internal departments to assess where the need or opportunity should be allocated and communicate next steps with team
• Field incoming opportunities to the appropriate area of the company (ex SIGMA Group, Integration, Surplus).
• Facilitate auction inspections for corporate auction buyer
• Proactive approach to ensuring regional account managers consistently have opportunities identified for future trips
• Assist account manager with such items as: preparing purchase orders or potential sales quotes, follow-up on old stage 4 and 5 purchasing attempts
• Coordinate educational seminars and/or activities to stay current on supporting industry and trends.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Works well in a fluid environment where responsibilities frequently change based on the needs of the business
• Basic concept knowledge of project management (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure)
• High level of communication skills (internal and external)
• Organizational skills - strong attention to detail, ability to multitask
• Highly motivated; self starter, forward thinker, problem solver
• General knowledge of divisions within SIGMA; industry knowledge a plus
• Professional delivery of messaging via phone and email
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field is strongly preferred.
• Past project management experience
  
  
  

About Our Company:

SIGMA Group is a successful, growing company of just under 150 employee-owners based in Evansville, Indiana. SIGMA primarily serves the food, beverage and other consumer goods industries, with a focus of buying and selling new and used production equipment to manufacturers around the globe. Our Sigma Surplus division is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.

What We Offer:

As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, our culture revolves around innovation, creative solutions and the tenacity to see them through. Our casual offices are filled with passionate people who work hard and play hard. We welcome new ideas and offer opportunities for advancement within all teams!

• Competitive compensation
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health and wellness plan
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
• Team-building activities
• ESOP participation and 401(k) savings plan
  
  
  

SIGMA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value talent and I understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity.