Business Developer

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Full Time Sales Des Plaines, IL, US

14 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

ALVEST is the world leader in airport ground support equipment manufacturing and distribution, through its entities TLD, Smart Airport Services (SAS) and Alvest Equipment Services (AES), with consolidated sales in the range of 750 million USD. Alvest Equipment Services (AES) is dedicated to ground support equipment maintenance, rental, leasing, and overhaul services with a high level of growth, in Europe, USA, and the Middle East.

The Business Developer will assist in developing existing and long-standing relationships, as well as finding new business opportunities. You will be a key player in our sales organization and actively participate in both the sales activities and business development within the department.

(Other duties may be assigned and are not limited to the following)

Nurture and develop relationships and business opportunities with both new and existing customers

Work closely with airports, airlines, and group support contractors

Collaborate with team and management to support company objectives and customer engagement

Sell maintenance, rental, leasing, overhaul, and fleet management services

Arrange business meetings with prospective customers

Project a professional and appropriate Company image in all dealings with clients, vendors, business partners and visitors

Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines

Coordinate with sales team to develop mutually beneficial proposals

Track and report on the status of proposal components

Drive the end-to-end sales process

Be a preferred point of contact for current and prospective customers

Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support

Travel to destinations to best facilitate transactions or training

Attend and lead exhibitions and conferences, both within your region and internationally

Other assignments as designated by the Head of Business Development and Executive team

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree required

5+ years’ experience in a similar position, with a sales track record in maintenance or off road/highway equipment

Demonstrable track record in delivering profitable sales against targets

Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task

Ability to work under deadlines in a fast changing work environment

Ability to work remotely and autonomously, and as a strong team player

Passion for increasing customer happiness and deepening customer relationships

Comfortable and willing to be a hands‑on contributor

Flexible and adaptable personality, who will quickly be recognized as an essential player but customers and employees

Computer and office programs knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers

Clear and decisive communication

Ability to work both as a team and/or independently

Must be able to read and speak the English language

Must have a valid driver’s license

Legally authorized to work in the United States

• No travel restrictions

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Provided Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment