Business Development - B2B

About Cogent Talent Solutions

Auto dealerships and service centers

Prospect for new commercial customers through cold calling, in-person visits, networking, referrals, and other creative methods.
Identify businesses that could benefit from spring water delivery, bottled water, water coolers, and filtration systems.
Develop relationships with business owners, office managers, facility managers, property managers, and other key decision makers.
Schedule and conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Prepare quotes and proposals based on customer needs.
Follow up consistently with prospects and move qualified leads through the sales process.
Meet or exceed established sales and new account goals.

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with commercial customers.
Regularly check in with accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional needs.
Look for opportunities to increase account value through additional products, services, locations, or filtration solutions.
Work closely with the delivery and service team to ensure customers receive excellent service.
Address customer concerns professionally and work with management to resolve issues quickly.

Develop a strong understanding of the local commercial market and identify high-potential businesses and industries.
Maintain an organized pipeline of prospects and follow-ups.
Participate in local networking events, business organizations, and community activities when appropriate.
Develop referral relationships with businesses and other professionals.
Maintain accurate customer and sales information in the company's CRM or sales tracking system.
Ideal Customer Base
The primary focus will be commercial accounts, including businesses such as:

Highly motivated and comfortable working independently.
Outgoing, personable, and confident meeting new people.
A strong communicator and relationship builder.
Comfortable making cold calls and walking into businesses to introduce themselves.
Persistent without being overly aggressive.
Organized and capable of managing multiple prospects and follow-ups.

Base of $40k to $45k plus commissions.