Business Development Representative (Bilingual)

Join Our Elite Team: Business Development Representative for a Leading Packaging Association

Are you ready to elevate your career with a top-tier organization in the packaging industry? We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our well-established association, renowned for our dominant trade show and significant influence in the sector.

The BDR will play a fundamental role in achieving our ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives. You must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with internal partners, generating interest and qualifying prospects.

Why Join Us?

Strong Customer Base: Leverage our extensive database of captive customers and members, smoothing your path and ensuring that your calls and emails are more likely to be answered.

Renowned Industry Leader: Represent a respected entity in the packaging field, adding weight and credibility to your interactions.

Exceptional Stability and Funding: Enjoy the perks of working with a well-funded, highly stable organization that is financially secure.

Unparalleled Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is second to none, ensuring our team members are well taken care of.

Your Role and Impact

• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound calls and emails.

• Understand customer needs and requirements.

• Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales executives for further development and closure.

• Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest in PMG opportunities.

• Strategically work each database/list of prospects provided to determine correct contacts and viability of being a potential PMG advertising candidate.

• Utilize your proven sales or client success experience and strong communication skills to understand customer needs and route opportunities effectively.

• Work with cutting-edge tools and receive a competitive salary plus a generous quarterly commission based on sales achievements.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English.

• A track record of inside sales success, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Experience with CRM tools and a BA/BS degree or equivalent.

• Candidates should reside in the Chicago area.

Compensation

Base salary plus 5% of any lead that develops into sales. Realistic first-year earnings $65K to $75K, with no ceilings or limits.

Growth path

Growth path into a full account exec with higher compensation.

Ready to be part of a forward-thinking team in a thriving industry? Apply now and start your journey with a leader in the field!

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is the leading global resource for packaging and processing and was voted one of the "Best Manufacturing Associations to Work For" on multiple occasions. PMMI connects the makers of goods with the packaging and processing suppliers they rely on. Together, we help provide people around the world with innovative, safe, convenient, and cost-effective products that touch lives every day. PMMI represents more than 900 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through our world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of business resources. Learn more here:PACK EXPO Trade Shows: Uniting the World of Packaging and Processing (pmmi.org)

PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging, ProFood World, and OEM. PMMI Business Drivers provide industry resources to help our members succeed in the global marketplace.

PMMI has industry leading benefits and a strong employee-focused culture that effectively aligns our talent with the PMMI mission through generous employer-paid insurance options and employee perks like flexible work time, unlimited PTO, frequent celebrations, a very lucrative Retirement Plan that includes an incredible Profit Share, and more! Take home your full earnings potential - no need for costly benefit deductions at PMMI! Come join us and see for yourself. Your family will thank you.

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