Business Development Coordinator
Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois, 60148, USA
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Sales
Business Development, Sales Development Rep/SDR, CRM Systems & Management -
Business
Business Development, CRM Systems & Management
Description
Our Business Development Coordinator is responsible for generating new business opportunities by researching target accounts, identifying prospective clients and decision-makers, engaging prospects, and qualifying opportunities. This role serves as the front line of the sales organization, with a focus on new business development, relationship building, and creating a consistent flow of qualified opportunities for Business Development Managers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead Generation and Prospecting
- Research target accounts, industries, companies, and decision-makers to identify new business opportunities.
- Develop and organize prospect lists using available research, CRM, Linked In, networking, and other business development resources.
- Tailor outreach based on prospect research, business needs, and potential opportunities.
- Generate through outreach.
- Gather and document information about prospect needs, timing, business priorities, and potential fit.
- Ensure all leads passed to BDMs meet qualification standards.
- Coordinate discovery calls and meetings for Business Development Managers and ensure relevant prospect information is communicated in advance.
- Assist with preparing presentations, proposals, research, and other materials that support new business opportunities.
- Support pipeline growth by maintaining a steady flow of qualified opportunities
- Maintain data integrity of prospect and account records.
- Accurately log all research and communication activities (calls, emails, meetings).
- Ensure accurate tracking of sales process flow.
- Leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency.
- Work closely with Business Development Managers, marketing, and operations to align prospecting efforts and support new business opportunities.
- Ensure prospect information, qualification details, and next steps are clearly communicated during hand-offs to Business Development Managers.
- Participate in pipeline reviews and weekly planning sessions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3+ years of experience in business development, sales, sales support, customer-facing, research, or a related role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage with prospects.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
- Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Hub Spot, Net Suite) and sales prospecting tools, such as Linked In Sales Navigator.
- Ability to understand and articulate complex products or services to a B2B audience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of lead generation best practices and tools.
This is a full-time position with a typical workweek of 40 or more hours, with additional hours as needed to support business operations. Employees may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement, based on their proven track record and location eligibility. This role requires up to 30% travel.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Must also have ability to sit and stand appropriately for 8 or more hours at a time. Occasionally lifting 25-50 lbs.
Expected Salary Range:The expected salary range offered for this position is $55,400-$80,440.80 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on various factors including but not limited to, experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, geographic location, and other job-related factors as…
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