Business Development Representative

Business Development Representative Location: Evansville, Indiana · On-site Base Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 + Year-End Bonus & Generous Benefits Why Join Us? Are you a driven B2B sales professional looking for a stable, high-paying base salary without the stress of unpredictable commission checks? Our client, a premier, family-owned manufacturing leader based in Evansville, is rebuilding its sales organization and looking for a high-performing Business Development Representative to pave the way. If you thrive on building genuine, long-term B2B relationships and want a clear path into account management and executive sales leadership, this is your opportunity to build a lifelong career with an industry anchor. About the Company For decades, our client has been a trusted supplier of custom industrial and commercial solutions across multiple thriving markets. Built on a foundation of technical excellence, financial independence, and deep customer trust, they combine the stability of a well-capitalized organization with the close-knit culture of a family enterprise. Here, you aren't just another employee—you are a key driver of the company’s future growth strategy. (Full company details and brand identity will be shared during our initial confidential screening.) The Opportunity & Impact As a Business Development Representative, you will lead the charge in expanding our market footprint through strategic outbound sales. You’ll research target accounts, initiate contact with key decision-makers, and cultivate meaningful opportunities in long-cycle, high-value industrial markets. The best part? Once an account or program is awarded, our world-class internal technical and engineering teams take over the execution. You get to focus on what you do best: prospecting, strategy, and opening doors, without getting bogged down in post-sale operations. Clear Trajectory for Growth Our client doesn’t hire for the short term—they invest in potential. This role is purposefully designed as a launching pad into Key Account Management and, ultimately, Sales Management . If you bring the persistence and curiosity, they will provide the mentorship, industry training, and career pathway to get you to the top. What You Bring Required: 3 to 5 years of successful B2B outbound sales or prospecting experience. Exceptional Communication: A confident, engaging phone presence and natural ability to open conversations with executive decision-makers. Resilience & Drive: A persistent, self-motivated mindset tailored for complex, long-cycle consultative sales. Coachability: Curiosity and eagerness to learn a specialized, high-value technical product line. Location: Based in (or willing to relocate to) the greater Evansville, IN area. Preferred: Experience selling within manufacturing, industrial, or technical sectors. A background or strong interest in engineering concepts. Note: While industry experience accelerates onboarding, our client values dynamic communication, high integrity, and culture fit above all else. They are 100% committed to training the right person on the technical specifics. Unlike typical sales roles with low base pay and heavy commission reliance, our client offers a guaranteed, predictable, and highly competitive cash package : Base Salary: $80,000 to $90,000, tailored to experience. Annual Bonus: Year-end performance bonus based on overall company growth. Retirement Protection: 401(k) with an immediate 3% Safe Harbor contribution (given regardless of your contribution), plus up to a 3% company match (up to 6% total potential company contribution). Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage options. Paid Time Off: 2 to 3 weeks of paid vacation, negotiable based on background. 100% Salaried Philosophy: Our client operates on a fully salaried sales model. This long-standing philosophy ensures a collaborative, team-oriented culture where everyone works toward shared organizational goals without internal competition or variable income stress. Collaborative In-Person Culture: This position is 100% on-site in Evansville, IN . You will work side-by-side with executive leadership, engineering experts, and operational teams in a dynamic, supportive environment where personal connection and fast decision-making drive success. #J-18808-Ljbffr