Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

MFCP is growing and looking for talented individuals to join our team. We have two openings available: one in the Denver, Colorado area and another in the Santa Ana, California area. MFCP (Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc.) is the largest Parker Hannifin distributor and the premier unrivaled leader in motion and flow control solutions. We offer an expansive range of cutting-edge industrial systems and solutions designed to power the future of automation, hydraulics, pneumatics, aerospace, and beyond.

Position Summary:

The Business Development Specialist builds, organizes and executes structured account plans to strengthen relationships, ensure operational excellence, and promote continued sales growth and customer satisfaction. This position requires cross-functional collaboration and strong organizational skills to facilitate a customer-first solution from sales, service, manufacturing, and supply chain coordination through to delivery. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of proactive communication, project management, process optimization, and detail-orientation.

Primary Duties:

• Develop and execute customer account strategies that align with business goals and drive sales growth.
• Act as a liaison between customers, internal departments, and suppliers to ensure smooth coordination and timely execution of orders, projects, and service deliverables.
• Build and maintain trusted customer and stakeholder relationships through consistent follow-up, proactive communication, and issue resolution.
• Partner with KAMs to prepare and present proposals, business plans, and sales pitches to potential clients.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and customer service, to align business development efforts with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive threats.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, related field or equivalent experience required.
• Proven track record of success in business development, sales operations, or a related role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and thorough follow-up and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Job requires occasionally lifting objects up to 35 pounds, bending to retrieve equipment, parts, hose reels, to perform pressure testing and to push, pull or slide heavy objects.
• Standing for long periods of time while cutting, crimping, blowing out, tagging, and plugging hoses. Frequent repetitive grasping, twisting, pushing, and pulling use of the hands.
• Occasionally use hydraulic crimping equipment, saws, pressure testing stand, small power tools and various other hand tools. Some materials or processes used in hose production may generate odors. Hose production is in a non-air-conditioned area of our facility which may experience high or low seasonal temperatures.
• The physical demands and work environment reflected are representative of those encountered by employees when performing the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary: $80-$100k + incentive

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Investment Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Personal Time Off
• Employee referral program
• Earned Wage Access
• Training and progressive development programs available

Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen and DMV record review, along with possible reference checks. The Fair Chance Act prohibits an employer from discriminating against anyone's conviction history before a job offer has been made. Candidates are subject to pre-employment criminal background, drug screen and possible DMV record review and along with reference checks. This Employer Participates in E-Verify.

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