Business Development Representative - Capital Equipment

Company Overview:
Equip Net is a global leader in surplus asset management, empowering clients to buy, sell, and manage pre‑owned industrial and laboratory equipment. Through its proprietary Marketplace, auction events, and asset tracking systems, the company helps manufacturers maximize value recovery while promoting sustainability and circular economy principles. Key clients include Merck, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and GE Healthcare. Equip Net operates in over 17 countries with 25 global locations.

As a Business Development Representative, you will specialize in selling surplus equipment within your assigned domain—such as food & beverage process machinery. You'll leverage Equip Net’s vast buyer network and proprietary systems to manage lead generation, sales negotiation, and client relationships from start to finish. The role emphasizes independent outreach, strategic prospecting, and strong communication to convert inventory into revenue.

• Targeted Sales Execution: Conduct proactive sales outreach via phone, email, Linked In, and other channels to match inventory with qualified buyers in your industry vertical.
• Lead Management: Qualify inbound and assigned leads, developing them into sales opportunities. Negotiate pricing and terms on behalf of the seller and prepare order contracts.
• Supply Acquisition: Supplement existing inventory by cultivating supply relationships—encouraging clients to list surplus assets and coordinating on‑site listing as needed.
• Relationship & Network Expansion: Utilize Equip Net’s database of 700K+ contacts and third‑party platforms like Linked In Sales Navigator to build and maintain buyer and supplier networks.
• Reporting & Forecasting: Maintain a pipeline of active buyers, report on sales metrics, and identify market trends for leadership visibility.

• Experience:
  • Food & beverage vertical: 2+ years in capital equipment sales in consumer packaged goods, beverage, or related industries.
• Education & Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience. Basic understanding of capital equipment lifecycle.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation abilities, self‑motivation, and comfort working completely remotely.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and comfort navigating web‑based sales platforms. Familiarity with Linked In Sales Navigator is a plus.

• Incentives: Base salary range 75k to 90k, plus incentives. With On Target Earnings, low 100k's.
• Benefits: Health, dental, and 401(k). Paid time off and employee assistance programs.