Business Development Representative

Interco has an opening for a Business Development Representative in the Industrial Metals Trading Department at the company's Commercial Operations office on The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri. We are looking for someone who wants to be great and work for a great company.

This job consists of conducting market analysis and making calls to Fortune 500 companies, setting phone calls, Teams meetings, etc. An outstanding candidate should be able to write articulate and succinct emails, process and analyze information and synthesize both pricing and market information back to the commercial team.

The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, with the ability to work both in a team environment and alone. This person is passionate, resourceful, perceptive, dependable, and driven with a desire to learn about and excel in an exploding industry. This candidate will possess an insatiable thirst to relentlessly develop and master robust business development skills, while also demonstrating an unwavering drive to achieve exceptional financial success.

The right applicant has a very strong likelihood for advancement, driven by their demonstrated achievements. The candidate will be evaluated on the quality of leads produced and the overall success achieved by the team.

Requirements

Skills:

• Effective Communication: Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, negotiate deals, and build relationships.
• Collaboration: Being adept at working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Analytical Abilities: Possessing strong math skills to perform quick calculations and analyze data, enabling strategic decision-making and identifying opportunities.
• Strong Work Ethic: Displaying a dedicated and diligent approach to work, consistently meeting deadlines, and taking initiative to achieve results.
• Active Listening: Actively listening to clients and colleagues, understanding their needs, and responding appropriately to build trust and rapport.
• Competitiveness: Demonstrating a competitive drive to achieve targets and surpass expectations, while maintaining professionalism.
• Excel Proficiency: Having a comprehensive grasp of Microsoft Excel.
• CRM Familiarity: Being familiar with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and leveraging it effectively to manage client interactions, track leads, and optimize sales processes.
• Market Research Skills: Showing the ability to conduct thorough research using various media sources, synthesize market information, and present findings to the team.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced business environment, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed.
• Business Acumen: Developing a comprehensive understanding of the industry landscape, market trends, and competitive dynamics, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrating a proactive and solution-oriented mindset to overcome challenges, identify innovative approaches, and drive business growth.

Qualities:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at managing multiple deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at communicating effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates self-motivation, decisiveness, and consistently meets critical deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a talent for solving complex puzzles
• Highly driven achiever with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, always seeking to maximize productivity within the available time
• Enthusiastically embraces continuous learning and thrives in a competitive team environment
• Possesses unwavering mental toughness and tenacity to overcome challenges

The company is currently undergoing a significant surge in growth, driven by multiple influential factors that strongly indicate continuous and rapid growth in the years ahead. The pivotal role of a Business Development Representative offers the ideal candidate an unparalleled chance to acquire essential training and firsthand experience in the industry. This exceptional opportunity presents the selected candidate with the potential to attain unprecedented levels of commercial and financial success.

The right candidate will be someone who wants to be great and work for a great company.