Business Development Executive

Job overview

The Business Development Executive role is onsite in Vernon Hills, IL, with customer site visits and travel averaging 25%–75% of the time. The fixed pay range is $130,000–$160,000 annually. The role supports Kinter’s retail display hardware business and customer relationships. The position develops new business and manages accounts through the full sales cycle. By building a prospect pipeline, preparing proposals, coordinating order execution, and maintaining customer relationships, the executive contributes to sales growth and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Prospect for new business through cold calling, email, networking, and industry events
• build customer relationships and grow a prospect pipeline and existing book of business
• prepare quotes, estimates, and product proposals
• coordinate quote-to-order handoffs and work with operations, production, logistics, and customer service
• communicate with customers through the order lifecycle
• gather market intelligence
• represent the company at trade shows and industry events
• maintain CRM records and track sales activity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development executive

vernon hills il

kinter

retail display hardware

new business

sales pipeline

account management

crm

trade shows

25%–75% travel

$130k–$160k annual

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered by Kinter
• employer-funded pension plan
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Travel averages 25%–75% for client meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required; prior sales, business development, or customer service experience is required.

About the employer

Kinter is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.