Do you have a passion for electronics and technology?

Digital Storage is adding an entry level Business Development Sales role to our team located just north of Columbus, in Lewis Center, Ohio. We are a wholesale distributor of removable storage media, related equipment, accessories and services. Dedicated to helping customers and supplier grow their businesses, offering excellent customer service, product availability and industry knowledge. We provide real-time services and customized, value-added offerings.

We are a small group with big potential and this position is vital to the success of our growing business. You will be responsible for building a pipeline of new opportunities and relationships within the retail, reseller, and distribution.

Reporting to VP Sales

Responsibilities:

• Generate new retail leads, request meetings & open new business.
• Proactively call & email decision makers within prospective companies.
• Qualify leads, develop new accounts in new verticals/markets.
• To be able to work as a team with other staff members and work to one common goal.
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone and e-mail, assisting potential customers during their evaluation process to closing the sale.
• Assist in developing promotions, as well as implementing systems to measure and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Add recommendations and insight for promotional marketing activities.
• Research related industry trade shows and events that may help with branding and exposure.
• Provide status reports highlighting milestones and progress in business development process.
• Achieve new account and sales goals.
• Travel will be required, generally between 30%.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or Business Management is preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years sales experience, promotions and/or market development experience is preferred.
• Self-starter with strong initiative to learn new products lines and to work without direct supervision.
• Successful in establishing long lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
• Strategic and creative thinker.
• Highly energetic and able to effectively handle stress.
• Effective communication skills for verbal and written messaging.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with social business networking sites like LinkedIn, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Data.com, etc. a plus.
• Must have excellent computer skills, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Email.

Compensation

This position pays a base compensation, plus commission. First year total compensation can range anywhere from $50-75k depending on experience and sales growth. We offer an excellent benefit package, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, life, disability, and paid time off, and casual dress.

Some of the Rewards:

• Work in a culture of success that promotes from within.
• A supportive environment full of top professionals who want to you help you succeed.
• Training and necessary tools provided for success.
• Potential for hybrid work schedule.
• Travel opportunities.
• Laptop + Phone provided.

Please respond with resume.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Hourly Rate, plus commission.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lewis Center, OH 43035: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Hybrid 1 day a week once training is complete. 

Experience:

• Sales: 1-2 years
• Selling B2C is highly desired, in addition to creating sales pricers for presentations.