Jensen Hughes
Business Development Specialist - Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Staff+ · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($60,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $65,395. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $87,506 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (13-1161) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations.
- Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
- Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about.
Responsibilities
- Develop sales opportunities by exploring and identifying potential clients, soliciting new clients, building rapport with clients,
- Following up on leads and opportunities
- Support the Business Development and Operations teams with a general understanding of the current pipeline and help the team move proposals through the pipeline and secure orders.
- Regularly maintain sales data of current and potential clients, pipeline, orders, and projects/contracts up for renewal.
- Knowing when to engage operations and subject matter experts to support business development
- Consistently perform at a high level in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree preferred, and/or two (2) plus years' experience as an Inside Sales Representative.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.
- Experience with government contract tracking systems such as GovWin, Deltek, or similar platforms used to monitor and research federal, state, or local government opportunities preferred.
- Experience working for a professional services firm preferred.
Skills
- Company Overview
- Job Overview
- This will be a full time salaried position without commission.
Compensation
- Proactive planning and support of annual growth initiatives
- Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation.
Benefits
- Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
- Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.
Company info
- Company Overview Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939.
- At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first.
- Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
- Communicating with existing and potential clients and making outbound calls to potential customers.
- Responding to customers' questions, coordinating with technical colleagues, and sending additional information as needed
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