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Business Development Specialist

Vaco
$45,000.00 - $52,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Vandalia
Dec 31, 2025
Vaco is hiring for a Business Development Specialist opportunity in Vandalia OH. Direct Hire, Onsite Salary: 45-52,000/yr + Commission Overview This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with technology, curious by nature, and motivated to learn how B2B sales works in a real-world environment. The Sales Development & Marketing Associate will focus primarily on identifying prospects, initiating conversations, and advancing sales opportunities, while also supporting marketing and visibility initiatives. You won't be working alone-leadership will actively support sales calls-but you'll own your outreach, follow-up, and pipeline activity. This role is designed for someone who enjoys learning, staying organized, and taking initiative. Key Responsibilities Sales Development (Approximately 70%) Research and identify target companies, decision makers, and buying influencers Execute consistent outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone Craft clear, concise messaging to engage sourcing managers, supply chain leaders, and engineers Qualify prospects and schedule introductory meetings Track outreach activity, notes, and follow-ups within the CRM Own prospects from first contact through booked meetings Partner with leadership on sales calls while maintaining responsibility for follow-up and pipeline progression Marketing & Growth Support (Approximately 30%) Assist with digital advertising campaigns and performance tracking Make basic website updates using WordPress, including pages, images, and service descriptions Support landing page improvements focused on clarity and conversion Monitor website traffic and inbound lead sources Assist with LinkedIn posting and company visibility initiatives How Success Is Measured Consistent and disciplined outbound activity Positive prospect engagement and reply rates Qualified meetings scheduled New opportunities added and advanced within the sales pipeline Improved inbound visibility and lead quality What We're Looking For Comfortable using modern software and digital tools Familiar with CRM systems and structured follow-up processes Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented Curious and willing to learn new tools, strategies, and approaches Self-motivated and proactive, with comfort reaching out to new contacts Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional and technical audiences Nice to Have (Not Required) B2B sales or marketing experience Exposure to manufacturing or engineering environments Experience with WordPress, digital advertising, or basic SEO Prior CRM experience Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.