Business Development Specialist

Job Summary:This position is a lead development and new business conversion specialist. This role is responsible for prospecting and qualifying new sales leads to support the sales team and drive additional revenue through discovery of new opportunities.Principal Responsibilities:- Outbound sales calls to validate and pre-qualify leads- Planning and prioritizing each day's activities- Provide general information about products and services and the Avnet value proposition- Conduct market and media research (eg. Linkedin / social media) to identify potential prospects- Maintain accurate records in Salesforce CRM- Validate and complete company and contact data for leads- Facilitate collaboration and drive alignment with sales & marketing functions- Additional duties when requiredJob Level Specifications:- Excellent time management skills- Must be proactive and have the self-discipline to work autonomously- Ability and willingness to learn about products and services- A positive attitude and flexible demeanor- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written- Demonstrated success as a collaborative and results-oriented team player- Strong Microsoft Office and CRM skillsWork Experience:- Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience in sales or customer service preferred.Education and Certification(s):- High School Diploma or equivalentDistinguishing Characteristics:LI-AMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.