Business Development

Join Our Dynamic Team in North Carolina - Where Integrity, Collaboration, and Professional Growth Thrive! We're committed to creating a supportive work environment that promotes WORK-LIFE BALANCE.

Position Overview

As a Business Development Representative in industrial paint and chemical sales, you will leverage your proven expertise to deliver exceptional one-on-one sales-driven service. In this role, you will support North Carolina, South Carolina, and parts of Georgia by identifying and developing key regional accounts, driving sales opportunities, and executing strategic business plans to expand market share and enhance account profitability. Your ability to cultivate new business relationships and implement effective sales strategies will be essential to your success in this position. If you're a results-driven professional with a passion for sales and growth, we want to hear from you!

Team Environment

Join a team that values a family-oriented and supportive atmosphere where collaboration and teamwork are at the forefront. We prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are looking for a candidate who embodies humility, a hunger to learn, and a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and an attractive benefits package that takes care of your health, financial, and personal well-being. You'll start enjoying benefits as soon as the first of the month following 30 days of employment!

• Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA
• 401(k) eligibility the first of the month following 90 days of employment with employer match & Profit Sharing after one full year of employment
• Accrue 2+ weeks of PTO in the first year of employment and paid holidays
• Employer paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Discounts
• Educational Assistance Program

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive Regional Sales Growth - Achieve assigned sales quotas by developing key accounts and securing new business opportunities.
• Develop and Maintain Client Relationships - Build rapport with prospective and existing customers through calls, emails, meetings, and marketing efforts.
• Execute Sales Strategies - Maximize sales of automotive paint and products by identifying new clients, securing contracts, and implementing conversion plans.
• Manage Key Accounts - Ensure customer satisfaction, drive mutual profitability, and support long-term business relationships.
• Stay Engaged in Industry & Company Growth - Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and networking events to stay current on industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of business development or sales experience, preferably in industrial or automotive paint and chemical sales, and will play a key role in growing our team. A high school diploma is required, with an associate degree preferred. This role requires strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain customer relationships with professionalism and discretion. Candidates must be flexible with work schedules, insurable for driving, and comfortable with travel and working in both office and customer-facing environments. Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

What's Important to Us Must Be Important to You

At Industrial Finishes, we are more than just another company. We strive for innovation and growth while maintaining a family culture rooted in Christian beliefs. Our founder's commitment to honoring the Lord is reflected in our values, which include:

• Openness and humility throughout the organization.
• Accountability and personal responsibility within teams.
• Freedom for appropriate risk-taking.
• A fierce commitment to excellence-doing it right.
• Learning from mistakes to encourage creativity.
• Integrity and consistency to build trust.
• Collaboration and holistic thinking to enhance strength.
• Courage and persistence in the face of challenges.

Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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