Business Development Associate Jobs in Austin, TX

Build Relationships. Solve Problems. Drive Growth.

At Belt Power, we're more than a conveyor belting distributor. We're a trusted partner helping manufacturers, processors, and material handling operations keep their businesses moving. As one of the nation's leading full-service distributors and fabricators of conveyor systems and industrial products, we combine technical expertise with exceptional customer service to deliver real solutions for our customers. Based on the responsibilities and requirements outlined in Belt Power's field operations, field service, and sales development roles, this position blends customer-facing sales with hands-on installation and service support.

What You'll Do

As a Sales Development Associate, you'll serve as both a trusted advisor and a hands-on problem solver. You'll develop business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and support conveyor belt installations and service projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect, develop, and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Conduct routine customer visits to identify operational challenges and growth opportunities.
• Recommend conveyor belting, components, maintenance programs, and system improvements.
• Generate quotes, follow up on sales opportunities, and support business development initiatives.
• Perform or assist with conveyor belt fabrication, installation, splicing, vulcanizing, and repairs.
• Collaborate with Operations and Service teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate customer needs, project schedules, and equipment requirements.
• Maintain accurate customer notes, service reports, and sales activity records.
• Identify additional service and product opportunities through on-site customer interactions.
• Represent Belt Power professionally while delivering exceptional customer service.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment, maintenance, or installation work.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel to customer locations and work in industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and occasional overnight travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outside sales, industrial sales, maintenance, field service, fabrication, or conveyor belting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, processing, or material handling operations.
• OSHA, Forklift, Mechanical, Welding, or related certifications.
• Previous experience working directly with customers in technical or industrial environments.

Who Succeeds in This Role?

This position is ideal for someone who:

✅ Enjoys building relationships and earning customer trust

✅ Has a strong work ethic and thrives in a hands-on environment

✅ Thinks like a business developer and acts like a problem solver

✅ Wants a career path into industrial sales leadership

✅ Is comfortable working both in the field and in front of customers

✅ Takes pride in delivering exceptional service and results

What You'll Gain

• A unique opportunity to combine sales and technical expertise
• Exposure to a wide variety of industries and customer operations
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Ongoing product and industry training
• The ability to directly impact customer success and company growth

Apply Today

If you're driven by customer relationships, motivated by business growth, and willing to get your hands dirty helping customers solve real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Belt Power and help keep industry moving.

Belt Power LLC is a full service distributor and fabricator specializing in the fulfillment of conveyor system requirements for the processing, manufacturing, and material handling industry. We place an emphasis on providing quality, value added components; as well as local service capabilities to support our customers’ needs. Our product line ranges from all types of conveyor belting, conveying equipment and components, belting accessories, hose and fitting products, plastics, gasket, and power transmission products.