About DVIRC
DVIRC is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to strengthening small and mid-sized manufacturers and advancing America’s industrial competitiveness. Through our bold 2030 Manufacturing Moonshot, we partner with industry, government, and academia to build a globally recognized advanced manufacturing hub in Southeastern Pennsylvania, modernize the U.S. Industrial Base, and create thousands of technology-driven careers.
Our team of consultants, researchers, trainers, workforce strategists, and technical experts are leaders in their fields—transforming U.S. manufacturing capabilities and helping companies improve profitability, performance, and competitiveness.
Position Overview
Due to rapid client growth, DVIRC is currently looking to build our team of inside Sales Support members.
In this role you will be supporting our Marketing Services team in its endeavors to help DVIRC and its clients, generate leads, increase sales, and top-line growth through our market development service delivery.
Primary responsibilities will include prospecting (by phone), client outreach, conducting telephone surveys for our customers, and collecting and recording data.
As a Business Development Specialist you will play a key role in researching, identifying, and qualifying high-fit opportunities aligned with our client’s capabilities.
Your efforts will directly support manufacturers who are eager to strengthen their business development pipeline through targeted lead generation support.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate
You thrive in a dynamic environment and take pride in delivering excellence. The ideal candidate brings:
- Successful inside B2B sales -working with a manufacturer or in an industrial sales or technical environment a plus!
- Excellent communication and rapport building skills.
- The ability to prospect by phone using a “soft sell” approach.
- The ability to qualify decision makers.
- A result driven mindset
- A high level of proficiency using WORD, EXCEL, Salesforce, or comparable CRM system
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation & performance-based rewards
- Strong work-life balance, generous Paid Time Off & Holiday schedule
- A robust retirement plan with generous employer matching
- An inspiring mission with national impact
- A convenient schedule M-F 8:30am-5pm with some flexibility and the chance to work remotely.
- Paid product and service training
- A comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance and much more.
- A supportive, inclusive, team-based culture where your contributions matter.
How to Apply
For immediate consideration, please email your resume (in Word format), cover letter, and salary requirements in confidence to:
eharvilla@dvirc.org
DVIRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.