
Business Development Specialist
- USA
- $66,330-101,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify and engage potential clients through cold calling, networking, and industry research.
- Support Regional sales team members in developing and executing sales strategies.
- Collaborate with seasoned colleagues to transfer opportunities seamlessly and ensure a smooth sales process.
- Present and promote CDMO services to prospective clients, highlighting key benefits.
- Assist in contract negotiations and closing deals under guidance from senior team members.
- Utilize and maintain accurate CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to track and manage customer interactions, update contact information, and monitor progress on leads and opportunities. Provide regular follow-up reporting on sales activities, including pipeline updates, lead conversion rates, and sales forecasts.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in science, business administration or another related field preferred; Advanced scientific degree and/or Master of Business Administration / commercially orientated degree is advantageous but not essential.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience in B2B sales, Business Development, Project Management, or another customer-facing role. Previous experience with Catalent preferred. Pharma or Consumer Health industry experience preferred.
- Sales/business development experience in the contract pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Hunting mentality mandatory.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn new methods and partner with other BD team members to learn basics of selling.
- Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in CDMO sales.
- The ability and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events.
- Excellent communication in English plus local language of territory (if applicable) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential clients.
- Join a high growth and fast paced organization with a people focused culture
- Global exposure, defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
- Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K
- 19 days PTO & 8 paid holidays