Sales Development Specialist

6301 Saukview Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303, USA

The Sales Development Specialist plays a critical role in fueling the sales and post-install pipeline by identifying, engaging, qualifying prospective customers. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals interested in building a career in sales. The role combines outbound prospecting, inbound lead follow-up, service quote follow-up, event engagement, and early-stage sales qualification to help the broader sales team focus on high-potential opportunities.

Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Park Industries is the largest North American manufacturer of stoneworking machinery, headquartered in the vibrant city of St. Cloud, Minnesota. We’re a family-owned business with a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Under the Schlough family's third-generation ownership, Park Industries remains dedicated to pioneering state-of-the-art solutions with industry-leading service and support.

What You’ll Do

As a Sales Development Specialist, this role plays a critical role in fueling the sales and post-install pipeline by identifying, engaging, qualifying prospective customers.

You’ll:

• Research and identify potential leads through online databases, social platforms, industry events, and inbound inquiries
• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and social platforms to engage prospects and generate interest in Park Industries equipment and post-install services
• Maintain an organized cadence of follow-up activities to nurture leads effectively
• Engage in discovery conversations to assess customer needs, timelines, and decision-making processes
• Qualify inbound leads based on defined criteria and hand off to Sales Consultants
• Maintain accurate and detailed lead information within CRM (Hub Spot)
• Support trade shows, Park Industries events, and other industry events by capturing and qualifying leads
• Conduct timely post-event outreach and follow-up to convert event-generated leads into opportunities
• Track daily activity metrics (calls, emails, meetings set, conversion rates) and provide weekly progress reports
• Continuously seek process improvements to enhance lead management efficiency

As a Sales Development Specialist at Park Industries, you’ll primarily work standard business hours Monday to Friday, with availability for extended hours when project needs require.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-2 years of experience in sales, customer service, or marketing preferred

Why Join Us

At Park Industries, we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401k plan, HSA and FSA accounts, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with pay transparency regulations, the anticipated starting salaried rate for this position ranges from $51,000.00 to $53,000.00. Please note that the salaried range provided is an estimate and not a guarantee; the final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, location, and assigned shift. Full-time employees may also be eligible for variable compensation, company-wide incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Additionally, the availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on the hire date, employment type, and hours worked.

Ready to Build Your Future with Park Industries?

If you’re ready to build a career in sales, we’d love to hear from you—apply today!

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