Job Description

GRS Recruiting has partnered with an Industrial Automation Manufacturer. They are seeking a Business Development Sales Representative in the Greater Chicago.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in business development and new account acquisition in an industrial sales environment - this is a hunter role focused on building new relationships, not managing existing ones
- Background in industrial controls, automation, or related technical sales disciplines
- Experience selling into or through OEM channels, with an established network of OEM-level relationships to leverage from day one
- Familiarity with panel building, electrical enclosures, or custom engineer-to-order manufacturing is a strong plus
- Comfortable with a field-facing role that includes overnight travel and consistent outbound activity
- Ability to work onsite during an initial training period in the Chicago metro area before transitioning to a hybrid or road-warrior model

Reasons to Join:

- Ground-floor opportunity - this is a newly created role with a mandate to build the industrial sales function from scratch, giving a motivated seller the chance to shape the direction and culture of the team
- Strong foundation to sell from day one - existing relationships with marquee OEM accounts in the automation and controls space provide immediate credibility and warm inroads for a skilled business developer
- New senior sales leadership is actively building out proper sales structure, accountability, and support - this is a company in transition with real momentum behind it
- Private equity backing with a defined growth mandate means resources and organizational commitment to getting this right
- High-visibility, high-impact role where your results will be seen and recognized at the leadership level
- Significant earning upside tied directly to the size and volume of deals you close in a market known for large-scale contracts

For immediate consideration, apply here today!
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GRS Recruiting was founded in 1979 - serving clients in the manufacturing and distribution world by finding the best talent to meet their needs. Over the years we have focused on creating relationships within specific industry niches, gaining a deep understanding of the specific skills and traits required to help our clients grow their business and candidates fulfill their career aspirations.