Business Development Specialist
Job Description
Business Development Specialist role based in San Jose, CA (onsite) supporting operations and customer-facing growth across the U.S. and abroad.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams to support long-term collaborations
- Identify and engage potential vendors and suppliers to support procurement for manufacturing needs
- Assist with procuring raw materials, components, and finished products for manufacturing plants in Seoul, Korea and Piqua, Ohio
- Create and execute strategic business development plans aligned with company goals to drive consistent pipeline growth
- Handle negotiations and deal closing for prospective clients, demonstrating effective sales negotiation skills
- Interface with large corporate customers in the U.S. and abroad (mostly Asia)
- Own the sales process from initial contact through contract signing, ensuring a smooth customer experience
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product teams, and senior management to tailor solutions to client needs
- Track sales activity metrics in CRM to evaluate performance trends and refine outreach strategies
Requirements
- Under graduate degree plus proven experience in business development management, corporate procurement, or enterprise selling in a fast-paced environment
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency with CRM systems, including Salesforce or similar tools
- Proven results in prospecting, client communication, and deal closing, with a focus on expanding client bases
- Strong skills in sales negotiation, strategic planning, and relationship management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAGE 100 for reporting and presentations
- Ability to lead projects effectively while partnering with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives
- Prior experience in customer relationship management, corporate procurement, and marketing integration is highly desirable
- Must demonstrate proficiency in Excel, MS Word, SAGE 100, and online research/search, along with strong communication skills
- Must be able to interface with large corporate customers in the U.S. and abroad (mostly Asia)
- Some travel likely
Tools & Technologies
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- SAGE 100
- Salesforce
- CRM
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Compensation
USD 56,094 - 67,555 per year
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance