Business Development Associate (Sales)

Job Posting Start Date 08-07-2025 Job Posting End Date 10-31-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Associate to support our Business Development team in Austin, TX. This entry-level position is ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in sales and customer engagement. This role includes developing detailed outbound customer outreach strategies, executing outbound strategies through creative outreach (networking platforms, cold-calling, emails, targeted marketing), maintaining high levels of data integrity (CRM and other outreach platforms) and handing-off qualified opportunities to the Business Development community.

What a typical day looks like:

• Conduct outbound cold calls to potential customers to introduce company products and services

• Schedule meetings or demos for BD representatives with interested leads

• Update and maintain customer records and sales activities in CRM systems

• Assist with lead generation and research (e.g., LinkedIn, company databases)

• Develop creative strategies to engage multiple levels of the target customer's organization

• Support cross-functional team in qualifying accounts and opportunities

• Support in the preparation of sales materials, reports, and presentations

• Perform general clerical tasks such as data entry, document formatting, and internal follow-up

• Collaborate with the BD and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging

• Track customer responses and help improve cold call scripts and outreach techniques

The experience we are looking to add to our team:

• Recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or related field (preferred, not mandatory)

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Comfortable making cold calls and engaging with customers professionally

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

• Minimal travel required – with potential travel requirements for customer meetings as required

• Previous experience in customer service or telemarketing is a plus

• Familiarity with sales or marketing concepts is a plus

• Positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Sales - Marketing - Account Mgmt

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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