Business Development Representative
3 days ago
Saint Louis
Job Description Business Development Representative Overview Austin Powder is seeking a Business Development Representative focused on new business development to accelerate revenue growth across construction, quarry, and industrial blasting markets. This role is responsible for identifying, qualifying, and securing new accounts while converting customers to APC's preferred product and service offerings, including emulsions, electronic initiation systems, technical solutions and blasting services. This position will execute APC's commercial strategy through outbound prospecting, structured pipeline management, and value-based selling. The role requires strong commercial acumen, disciplined lead generation, and rigorous execution of APC's sales process to grow market share and develop customer relationships into long-term partnerships. The Business Development Representative will report to the Regional Sales Manager or LLC President / VPGM. Key Responsibilities and Duties New Business Generation • Identify, prospect, and secure new customer accounts across assigned territory., • Build strong relationships at both operational and executive levels within targeted organizations., • Maintain a robust pipeline with documented next steps, probability ratings, and clear timeframes., • Conduct site visits to assess customer operations, understand use cases, and position APC's value proposition., • Lead preparation of proposals, ROI discussions, and competitive bids., • Guide customers through onboarding and product/service adoption, in coordination with technical and field service teams., • Monitor market trends, competitor actions, and customer buying behaviors in construction, quarrying, and related sectors., • Communicate field insights to Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Product teams to inform commercial strategy., • Maintain accurate CRM entries across all opportunities, activities, and contact records., • Ensure pipeline discipline and forecast accuracy in accordance with APC's sales process., • Utilize sales enablement tools, including playbooks, training modules, and product knowledge resources., • Keep current on APC's product portfolio, including specialty detonators, emulsions, packaged explosives, technical solutions, and blasting services., • Adhere to all APC policies and safety regulations, including ATF, MSHA, OSHA, DOT, and relevant federal/state guidelines., • Complete all required certifications and maintain professional standards consistent with explosives industry expectations., • Coordinate with Marketing to support lead generation and campaign execution., • Partner with Technical Services and Product Specialists to address customer challenges and demonstrate APC solutions., • Serve as an external ambassador for the APC brand, representing the company at industry associations, trade shows, conferences, and regional events., • Proactively engage in outbound marketing and lead-generation activities to expand APC's visibility and credibility in target markets. Core Knowledge & Business Acumen • Maintain strong understanding of explosives applications, customer production cycles, and key industry drivers., • Develop working knowledge of pricing models, margin expectations, and cost-to-serve considerations., • Hunter Sales Mindset: Demonstrated ability to prospect, qualify, and close new business., • Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills, ability to articulate value, and comfort navigating extended buying cycles and complex customer decision-making structures., • Technical Aptitude: Ability to learn blasting fundamentals, product specifications, relevant software tools and applications, and regulatory requirements., • Execution Discipline: Proficient in CRM use, pipeline management, and structured sales processes., • Communication Excellence: Clear written and verbal communication across customer, technical, and leadership audiences., • Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in field-based, fast-paced environments; persistent and self-motivated., • Bachelor's Degree preferred, High School Diploma or equivalent required., • 3–5+ years of experience in outbound sales, business development, or technical industrial sales., • Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively within assigned territory., • Strong CRM proficiency and familiarity with structured sales processes., • Familiarity with explosives, technical solutions, blasting services, or safety-critical industrial environments preferred., • Experience selling into construction, quarrying, mining, or other heavy industrial segments., • Knowledge of value-based selling, price-value conversations, and competitive differentiation., • This position will work remotely from a home office environment, within assigned territory., • 50-75% required travel within assigned territory, • This position requires the ability to be outside on customer sites and in all weather conditions with the ability to walk/stand and be comfortable in uneven terrain and conditions. AUSTIN POWDER's Mission To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. AUSTIN POWDER's Vision We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities. AUSTIN POWDER's Values Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify. Job Posted by ApplicantPro