Now Hiring - Keer America - Sales & Business Development Representative in Fort Mill, SC

Full description of the position

About The Role Keer America is seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales & Business Development Representative to support business growth across domestic and international textile markets. This role is primarily responsible for identifying and developing new customer relationships, generating sales opportunities, and expanding the company's market presence. Depending on experience and qualifications, candidates may be considered for either a Business Development Representative or Senior Business Development Representative position. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Prior experience in textiles or manufacturing is a plus but not required. Fluency in Mandarin and English is preferred to support communication with our headquarters and international partners. This position requires regular travel for customer visits, trade shows, and business development activities. Candidates should be comfortable traveling throughout the United States and spending time in the field developing customer relationships and business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Sales

• Identify, prospect, and develop new business opportunities in the U.S. and international markets.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, industry events, cold outreach, and other business development activities.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve sales, revenue, and margin goals.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, quotations, and product recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate sales activity records, forecasts, and opportunity tracking. 2. Account Management & Customer Relations
• Develop long-term relationships with customers to support retention and future growth.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Understand customer needs and coordinate internally to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for account expansion and additional product sales. 3. Market Research & Strategy
• Research market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Identify emerging opportunities and target markets for business growth.
• Evaluate pricing, customer requirements, and industry developments.
• Provide market intelligence and recommendations to management to support strategic decision-making. 4. Sales Operations & Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate closely with production, logistics, customer service, and finance teams to ensure successful order fulfillment.
• Monitor customer orders and proactively address issues that may impact delivery or customer satisfaction.
• Communicate sales forecasts, customer feedback, and business opportunities to management.
• Support contract review and commercial negotiations when needed. 5. Customer & Industry Engagement
• Represent Keer America at trade shows, customer meetings, industry conferences, and networking events.
• Conduct customer visits and facility tours as needed.
• Travel domestically and internationally to develop and maintain business relationships.

Qualifications

Business Development Representative

• 13 years of sales, business development, customer service, or related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable prospecting, initiating conversations, and building relationships with prospective customers.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and driven to achieve goals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Comfortable with regular domestic travel for customer visits, trade shows, and business development activities.
• Ability to represent the company professionally in customer-facing situations. Senior Business Development Representative
• 3+ years of successful B2B sales or business development experience, preferably in manufacturing, textile, industrial, or related industries.
• Proven track record of acquiring new customers and achieving sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles from prospecting through contract execution.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and develop strategies to drive business growth.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to overall sales and business development objectives.
• Comfortable with regular domestic travel for customer visits, trade shows, and business development activities.
• Ability to represent the company professionally and build relationships with key decision-makers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Experience in textile, manufacturing, industrial, or related industries.
• Experience working with domestic and international customers.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English is strongly preferred.

Compensation

• Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Compensation

will be based on experience, qualifications, and performance.

• Significant earning potential for candidates who successfully develop new business and grow customer accounts.

Work Environment

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Benefits

• Full-time, on-site position based in Fort Mill, South Carolina (Charlotte metropolitan area).
• Stable and collaborative work environment within a growing manufacturing company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays Join Us If you enjoy building relationships, identifying opportunities, and helping customers succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Join Keer America and play a key role in expanding our business and strengthening our presence in the global textile industry. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance Experience:
• textile industry: 3 years (Preferred) Language:
• Mandarin (Preferred) Work Location: In person