Manpower Professional of Altoona Pennsylvania is happy to be the lead recruiting source for a leading time management training company based in Central Pennsylvania, in hiring a Business Development Specialist for the Pittsburgh-Altoona-State College combined territory. This market has unlimited potential for growth and opportunity for the right sales professional to nurture. Our customer, a 25-year old international training company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, CA is experiencing rapid growth within the US market and is seeking a New Business Account Development Specialist in your area. We are looking for professionals proficient in new account development: * Ability to establish relationships utilizing marketing strategies such as direct mail, web shop and executive briefings a must * Qualified candidates will possess 3-5 years of outside direct business-to-business sales experience with experience in intangible sales a plus * Experience selling training services is highly preferred. * Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have the ability to work virtually (must be able to establish home office with company-provided equipment), be independent, have the ability to prospect and grow current databases, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit Growth opportunities exist for the right individuals to progress into Regional Management and/or Executive team level tier. * Additional qualifications include proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Entrepreneurial and resourceful applicants will realize outstanding opportunity * Must be a self starter who is able to gather or create any and all available training and selling resources provided by the parent company. Initial compensation will consist of a base salary plus commissions and expense reimbursement.