Business Development Specialist

Job Description Adecco Permanent Recruitment has partnered with a manufacturing client to hire a full-time Business Development Specialist in Miami, FL. This position does require the flexibility to travel within the US up to 40% of the time. What you'll do: Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities across the U.S. power transmission and distribution market. Build relationships with customers and key decision-makers in engineering, procurement, and operations Support quotes, pricing, bids, proposals, and negotiations Partner with independent sales representatives to expand market reach and develop accounts Drive opportunities forward through the sales cycle Identify market trends, competitive activity, and new growth opportunities Participate in customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows Maintain CRM pipeline activity and track sales KPIs Work closely with Sales Management and Inside Sales to execute growth strategies What we're looking for: Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, or related field) Experience in B2B sales, business development, industrial sales, utility sales, or a technical sales environment Strong prospecting, relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Office, CRM, ERP, Power BI, or similar systems Experience with power transmission/distribution, electrical products, utilities, or commodities is highly preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel Ability to travel within the US up to 40% of the time. What the client offers: A base salary in the $70-80K range Comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, PTO, and more) Work/life balance Opportunities for career growth and development Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: *The California Fair Chance Act* Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance * Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers * San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance