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First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being yourfirst priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!\nDo you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.\nIf you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat - Apply Today!\nPerks\nParts Town Pride - check out our virtual tour and culture!\nQuarterly profit-sharing bonus\nHybrid Work schedule\nTeam member appreciation events and recognition programs\nVolunteer opportunities\nMonthly IT stipend\nCasual dress code\nOn-demandpay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses\nAll the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.\nThe Jobat aGlance\nTheBusiness Development Specialist(internally known asPARTnershipBuilder) is responsible for finding, developing, and maintaining relationships with Restaurant Chain Customers.Being a sales guru, you will proactively manage your day by placing a high volume of outbound calls; you see each phone call as an opportunity to form a personal emotional connection with customers and make it your mission to learn customer challenges and utilizetheParts Town value proposition to find solutions. You describe yourself as proactive and have a passion for facilitating all aspects of the sales process including identifying new opportunities, developing sales solutions, closing sales opportunities, negotiatingpricing,and providing outstanding customer service and follow-up.\nA Typical Day\nPlace a high volume of outbound calls(40+) tonew and existing customers.\nIdentify, cultivate, and build new customer partnerships with Chain Customers by understandingtheirproblems/needs andutilizing the Parts Town value proposition and solutions to solve them.\nBuild in-depth knowledgeoffood service and HVACindustry trends and customer needs.\nDrive revenue by prospecting and building a pipeline while simultaneously fostering personal relationships with potential and existing customers nationwide.\nIntegrate all sales activities into CRM (Salesforce.com) system for timely, accurate reporting.\nConduct research on accounts to develop an understanding of their business and where Parts Town can be a solution to their partsneeds.\nPartner with Customer Experience team members to develop and grow customer relationships.\nEducate customers on Parts Town resources and capabilities (electronic resources, technical support, manufacturer relationships etc.).\nTo Land This Opportunity\nYou have 1-3 years of experience inaninsidesalesbusiness development, customer development or account managementrole.\nYou have experience using Excel & Microsoft Office\nYou are passionate about building something new and solving problems.\nYou enjoy meeting new people and have the drive to build long-standing partnerships\nYou describe yourself as proactiveand organized- taking initiative and following through are a must.\nYou are resilient - you see rejection as an exciting challenge.\nYou have fantastic communication skills & you’re proficient in English (verbal and written).\nAbout Your Future Team\nOur team is serious about team lunches and decorating desks to celebrate birthdays & milestone anniversaries. Start thinking about what you’ll bring to your first potluck at Parts Town!\nAt Parts Town, we valuetransparencyand are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported.We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. Thesalaryrange for this role is $55,094.88-$74,352.58annually ($26.48-35.74hourly) which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is apayforperformance-company. In addition to basepay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. 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