Business Development Representative
The Business Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for driving market growth by generating new business opportunities across multiple departments including service, parts, and sales. This role involves building and maintaining customer relationships through direct outreach, collaborating with internal teams, and continuously analyzing market trends to enhance sales effectiveness and customer acquisition strategies. The position emphasizes commitment to company values, ethical selling, and adaptability to evolving business needs.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, diesel, heavy equipment & transportation industry.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a proactive Business Development Representative to grow retail and base business across Service, Parts, Trucks (new & used), Lease & Rental, and related lines. This is an on-site, full-time role based in Bloomington, IL with a target shift of Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
What You’ll Do
As a Business Development Representative you will identify new customers, generate leads, and support cross-functional teams to expand market share in the diesel, heavy equipment and transportation sectors.
- Develop new retail and base business for Service, Parts, New & Used Truck, Lease & Rental.
- Prospect via customer visits, direct marketing, telemarketing, and cold calling.
- Pass qualified leads to department teams or sales executives and maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
- Make coordinated customer calls with service/parts/sales staff to increase overall market penetration.
- Represent Confidential Client professionally and ethically to build trust and credibility.
- Research local market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform outreach strategies.
- Share insights and recommendations with the sales team to improve acquisition strategies.
- Manage time and resources effectively to meet sales goals and comply with regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned; adapt to evolving business needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business, Automotive Tech or related field — OR 1–3 years in sales, business development, or marketing.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly in writing, by phone, and in person.
- Comfortable soliciting new business and meeting customers.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Intermediate computer skills; strategic and creative communication ability.
- Exceptional customer management skills and flexibility to work with varied customer needs.
- Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license with at least a five-year driving history.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred or willingness to obtain a CDL.
- Experience in the heavy equipment industry and knowledge of the transportation/truck industry required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $48,250 – $52,000 per year (depending on experience) plus a competitive commission structure.
- Medical (PPO & HDHP), Dental, Vision.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match.
- Group Term Life Insurance (company-paid); Short- and Long-Term Disability (company-paid).
- 401(k) with company match, incentive programs, and other compensation perks.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, volunteer time-off, and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, company-provided uniforms, and training (in-house, instructor-led, online).
- Additional safety and tool reward programs.
Schedule & Location
- Location: Bloomington, IL (on-site).
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Accommodations & Non-Discrimination
Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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