Position Summary:

Carboline is seeking a Sales Development Specialist located at our headquarters in St. Louis, MO. This person will support the sales team in key areas including outbound prospecting, lead qualification and conversion, customer service, and administrative support. They will be responsible for sales prospecting activities that create and qualify new opportunities for outside sales staff follow up. The Sales Development Specialist will report to the Global Director of Engineering Sales and Project Tracking to help build a pipeline for our sales division to drive significant revenue growth.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Inside Sales, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator experience is a plus
• Understanding of Lead Conversion Process
• Research Skills
• Sales Mentality
• Secondary: Product Knowledge

Physical Requirements:

This position requires minimal physical activity. May require lifting up to 50lbs on occasion. May require computer usage for an extended period of time – up to 8 hours in a day. Occasional exposure to various chemicals. May require travel by car up to 50%, including nighttime.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Engage in two-way communication with inbound and outbound leads to qualify and convert into new prospects.
• Finding new opportunities for business and sourcing pipeline through lead databases, online, and social media sourcing.
• Research leads/prospects/accounts; identify key contacts and use marketing resources to generate interest through our diverse campaign channels.
• Gain competitive and market intelligence on related industry events. Assesses competitors by analyzing and summarizing competitor information and trends.
• Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales and/or Marketing teams for further development and appointments.
• Review opportunity reporting that will allow the sales team to stay on target with his/her sales plan/strategy
• Respond, engage and qualify inbound leads and inquiries.
• Cold call and email prospects generated by a variety of internal and external resources.
• Create target prospect lists and proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.
• Educate and develop prospects by demonstrating a strong knowledge in key areas such as product, competitors and industry.

Who We Are:

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace for seven years in a row, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.

What We Offer:

We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.

Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

“In order to be the best, we must hire the best”

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