Business Development Representative: Industry

Description

Roxtec Inc. (www.roxtec.com) is the global leader in modular-based cable and pipe sealing solutions. Founded in 1990, we help protect critical infrastructure across industries by delivering innovative systems that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance. With a strong focus on engineering and design, Roxtec has grown rapidly—averaging 30% annual growth over the past decade—and continues to set the standard for sealing performance worldwide.

Job Summary

Are you a technical sales professional who thrives on opening new markets and building strategic relationships? Roxtec is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive growth across the Northeastern U.S., focusing on industrial automation, heavy equipment, power systems, mission-critical infrastructure, generator set manufacturers, OEMs, and industrial engineering markets.

In this role, you'll leverage your engineering knowledge and business development expertise to identify opportunities, influence key decision-makers, and position Roxtec's industry-leading cable and pipe sealing solutions within critical industrial applications. You'll work directly with OEMs, manufacturers, engineers, system integrators, and end users to expand market share and drive long-term growth.

If you're energized by technical selling, solving complex customer challenges, and building a strong presence in industrial and power markets, we want to hear from you.

Join a global leader and help power the industries that keep the world moving.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify growth markets, research business requirements, and develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan to capture market share with newly identified and existing customers
• Organize and execute a multi-faceted sales plan to effectively make direct contact with prospects
• Build effective and collaborative relationships with key decision-makers within the prospective organizations
• Work with national marketing resources to develop effective, targeted go-to-market plans for different sub-segments
• In partnership with marketing, execute events and other outreach campaigns in order to identify and engage targets, and build the Roxtec brand in the marketplace
• Understand the short- and long-term needs and challenges of prospective accounts and how Roxtec's solutions can address those issues
• Participate with a team of peers, and other sales and marketing professionals in the pursuit process that moves prospects through all stages of the sales process
• Develop and negotiate competitive pricing strategies
• Effectively manage all opportunities to ensure they are properly pushed through the sales pipeline
• Collaborate with leadership to develop business development targets, goals and strategies
• Establish strong networking relationships with key decision makers at multiple levels of the customers, industry organizations, and key business partners
• Serve as a consultant to leaders, project participants, and customers
• Build a sales pipeline sufficient to capture annual top line growth target
• Develop and maintain awareness of trends within the industry, attending sales, trade, and product learning meetings
• Define sales potential, prepare budgets, maintain sales tracking and other required administrative reporting
• Provide technical presentations and product installation training to a wide range of audiences
• Utilize CRM software as the primary tool to manage day-to-day sales activities (including pre-call plans, detailed contact management, quotations, communications/email tracking, project management, etc.)
• Work cooperatively with peers and other internal departments, keeping key individuals informed to assure positive customer relations are maintained
• Maintain awareness of Roxtec’s internal policy and the Roxtec Core Values in regard to the daily work

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 60%
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Adhere to the principles of Value Added Selling and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Strategies
• Proficient in time and travel management
• Possess strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Exceptional experience leading complex sales processes that involve multiple team members and decision makers
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical and organizational skills
• Experience and involvement with industry associations and/or non-profit groups is preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or comparable work experience
• 3 years of experience in B2B sales; technical and/or project sales preferred

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear PPE as needed
• This is designated as a safety sensitive position

Physical Demands (reasonable accommodations may be made, if necessary):

Physical Abilities

• Stand - Frequently
• Walk - Frequently
• Sit - Continuously
• Climb – N/A
• Crawl - N/A
• Squat or Kneel - Occasionally
• Ben- Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation - Occasionally
• Reach Outward - Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally
• Work in confined spaces - Occasionally
• Travel by car, air, or other means of public transportation - Frequently

Lift /Carry

• 10 lbs or less - Occasionally
• 11-20 lbs - Occasionally
• 21-50 lbs - Occasionally

Push / Pull

• 10 lbs or less - Occasionally
• 10-20 lbs - Occasionally
• 20-50 lbs - Occasionally

N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

Continuously – Occupation requires this activity more that 67% of the time

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

In addition to our competitive compensation package, Roxtec is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees:

• 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution: Enjoy the advantage of immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Inclusive of Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Income Protection: Benefit from Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid coverage to provide added peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off: Includes holidays, vacation, personal days, and wellness hours, tailored to your position.
• Career Development Opportunities: We support your professional growth and advancement.
• Education and Tuition Reimbursement: Programs available to further your education.
• Flexible or Hybrid Schedules: Options available based on your position.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment that promotes both personal and professional success.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Roxtec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.