Senior Business Development Associate (Broadband)

Senior Business Development Associate

Are you energized by the thrill of finding new opportunities, connecting with decision-makers, and opening doors that lead to business growth? Do you enjoy the hunt more than managing accounts after the sale? We are seeking a Senior Business Development Associate to support our Broadband Solutions team by identifying, engaging, and qualifying new business opportunities across the telecommunications, broadband, utility, and infrastructure markets. This role is focused exclusively on new customer acquisition and pipeline development. As a Senior Business Development Associate, you will identify and develop strategic relationships with potential customers and introduces strategic supplier opportunities. You will assist Sales in the development of a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through direct and indirect customer contact and lead prospecting. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Category Management and Product Development teams to implement business development initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with business unit leaders and their Sales, Marketing and Category Management teams to identify customer lead opportunities and follow a process for developing those leads into potential opportunities.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of qualitative and quantitative business development pipeline analysis and ongoing status to management.
• Develops and utilizes qualitative and quantitative tools to develop tactical and strategical customer business case, including revenue potential, probability for conversion, costs, risks, and benefits.
• Facilitates and maintains relationships with the business unit leaders in Sales, Marketing and Category Management teams to ensure on-going cultivation of robust pipeline of opportunities established by management.
• Responsible for creating and distributing monthly reports summarizing business development and integration activities to management.
• Enhances and maintains standardized approach for collecting information on business profiles including financial background for presenting strategic acquisitions and joint venture candidates to management.
• Leads development of complex models for proposals for Sales to present to customers.
• Must have a good understanding of working with various business units and teams across the organization to coordinate critical elements in customer acquisition and development.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in financial service/business development (4-5 years).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to perform advanced computer skills.
• Knowledge of industry including suppliers, customers, and competitors.
• Strong analytical skills in finance and accounting, including proficiency in analyzing financial statements and completing financial models.
• Ability to lead the implementation of medium to large scale projects. Capable of facilitating meetings and developing detail-oriented quality deliverables in support of various business development initiatives.
• Acquisition valuation, due diligence, and integration.
• Extensive organizational skills with ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate, written and verbal, and interact with all levels of personnel within organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to concurrently manage highly complex and parallel projects that include multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and clarify/define problems and possible solutions independently.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision, while establishing priorities of others in one or more department, including exercising judgment to make decisions within scope of assigned authority.
• Ability to solve difficult to moderately complex problems and take a new perspective using existing solutions and identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem-solving skills to resolve complex situations.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Compensation Details $81,753 - $138,980 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today! Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company. Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.