Career Opportunities

Business Development Associate

Standard Filter offers industrial air pollution filters and accessories for North American industries to comply with EPA air regulations. The Business Development Associate (BDA) position will center on calling and corresponding with current and potential users of our air filtration products. It will require learning our products, markets, industry and the Standard Filter sales process and skill set. This position will also be a direct point of contact for our customers in the North Region to assist in product and application inquiries, expediting the sales process and following through with customer service requests. Throughout the onboarding process, the BDA will learn to identify the specific needs of clients, departments and entire organizations and how Standard Filter can provide solutions to meet those needs. This career path can lead to advanced sales management roles within the company. Pay will start at $18/hr.

General Responsibilities

• Be punctual and report for work by 6am
• Prospect via phone (cold call) to cultivate business opportunities for filtration sales
• Prospect via phone from “warm leads” in our CRM database to cultivate filtration sales opportunities
• Work in concert with the Regional Sales Manager in facilitating quotes and orders
• Act resourcefully and in an innovative way to solve problems and complete tasks
• Communicate constructively to management and team members on problems, ideas or any other insights to assist in defining new ideas, policies and procedures

Sales Responsibilities

• Customer service and account development through scheduled phone calls and emails
• Client profile maintenance with detailed notes and follow-up in our CRM system
• Participation in marketing programs and events
• Quote prices, prepare proposals and provide information regarding terms of sales and delivery dates
• Report to management on customer relationships, pipeline, forecasts and new prospects
• Develop relationships with customers using CRM database, phone calls, personal activities, events and various other marketing methods

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous industrial sales experience a plus
• Previous phone sales experience a plus
• Professional, creative and dynamic presence and the ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal skills at technical and professional levels
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Intermediate computer and keyboarding skills
• Keen intelligence and negotiation skills
• Mechanical aptitude is a BIG plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $18/hour Full Time, 40 hours
• Medical Insurance (100% of premium for employee)
• Vacation, Sick Leave, 401(k)

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