Business Development Specialist Exempt | Salary Position | Depending on Experience Candidates must reside within a 20-mile radius of Chicago, Illinois. This position is home-based and requires regular travel to customer locations (up to 30%). A-Line E.D.S., Inc. is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support growth in the utility and industrial services markets. This role focuses on building relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities, and partnering with internal teams to deliver specialized services from initial contact through project completion. What You'll Do * Develop new business opportunities with utility companies and industrial customers. * Build and strengthen long-term customer relationships. * Promote A-Line's specialized services, including forensic transformer decommissioning, onsite transformer removal, transportation, recycling, and asset recovery. * Grow existing customer accounts by identifying additional service opportunities. * Collaborate with Project Managers and internal teams to ensure successful project execution. * Prepare proposals, quotations, contracts, and project documentation. * Represent A-Line at customer meetings, industry events, and trade shows. * Travel up to 30% to meet with customers and support projects. What We're Looking For * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field preferred. * Experience in business development, B2B sales, or account management. * Utility, industrial, construction, heavy equipment, or related industry experience is preferred. * Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Compensation & Benefits * Exempt salaried position * Company-paid life insurance * 401(k) with company match * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting as low as $15 per week Why A-Line? At A-Line, you'll join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and exceptional customer service. You'll work directly with industry professionals, help solve complex customer challenges, and contribute to projects that support critical utility infrastructure throughout the region.