Inside Sales Business Development Representative
Electric Battery Adhesives
St Paul, MN0–3 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Market researchStakeholder managementMarketingMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- SalesLead generationSalesforceCRM
- Work
- On-site in St Paul
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Marketing40%Stakeholder management7%Microsoft Office7%Market research1%of 142 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Inside Sales Business Development Representative identifies, qualifies, and develops new business opportunities within H.B. Fuller’s Automotive and ePower markets. This role partners with internal sales teams to build a pipeline of qualified opportunities through proactive prospecting, customer engagement, and market research. The position supports business growth by uncovering customer needs, developing professional relationships, and advancing opportunities through the sales process.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute 35-50 outbound customer contacts per day through phone, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities in Automotive and ePower markets.
- Conduct discovery conversations to understand customer needs, applications, and business objectives.
- Maintain accurate customer activity, opportunities, and pipeline data in Salesforce CRM.
- Build relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders at target accounts.
- Collaborate with Business Development Managers to advance qualified opportunities.
- Research market trends, customer initiatives, and competitive activity.
- Support existing accounts while contributing to territory growth and revenue objectives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Technical Sciences, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 0-3 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing, engineering, or a customer-facing role.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and commercial audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn CRM platforms.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
- Experience generating new business opportunities through prospecting and lead generation.
- Knowledge of Automotive, Electric Vehicle, Battery, eMobility, Electrification, Manufacturing, or Industrial markets.
- Experience selling or supporting technical, industrial, or chemical products and solutions.