Job description:
About Portland Bolt
Founded in 1912, Portland Bolt manufactures high-quality, custom fasteners for construction and industrial projects throughout North America. Our products are trusted by contractors, fabricators, and distributors who depend on exceptional service and reliability. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to precision and integrity, Portland Bolt continues to grow as an industry leader in the fastener and steel fabrication space.
Why Join Portland Bolt?
- Competitive salary plus commission structure
- Opportunity to represent a respected manufacturer with 100+ years of industry leadership
- Supportive team of sales professionals and technical experts
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
Position Overview
We are growing AGAIN and seeking an energetic and driven Business Development Representative to join our growing Portland Bolt Sales Team. This position focuses on generating new business opportunities with prospective customers.
As a BDR, you’ll engage in outbound prospecting, making 40+ calls per day to develop new contacts. You’ll qualify leads, gather project details, and seamlessly transition prospects to Sales Representatives who will prepare quotes and close sales.
This role will start exclusively working from our office in Portland, OR, but could eventually include a limited amount of outside sales to prospective customers in Oregon and Washington.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect and develop new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, and networking
- Make 40+ calls daily to potential customers in the construction, steel fabrication, and fastener industries
- Collect product and project-related information from prospective customers
- Qualify leads and pass opportunities to Sales Representatives for quoting and order fulfillment
- Potentially represent Portland Bolt in person at customer meetings and site visits
- Collaborate with the sales and estimating teams to ensure smooth project handoffs
- Maintain detailed records of prospecting activity and customer interactions in CRM
- Potentially participate in trade shows after solid knowledge base has been developed
Interested in joining a company that’s built to last?
Submit your resume and cover letter and let us know why you’d be a great fit.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Desired Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
- Industry experience in fasteners, construction, or steel fabrication is benficial
- Proven outside sales and/or prospecting experience, including high-volume calling
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple leads simultaneously
- Persistent, self-motivated, and coachable
- Willingness to travel regionally on a limited basis for customer visits and industry events
Skills Required
- Proven outside sales and/or prospecting experience, including high-volume calling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple leads simultaneously
- Persistent, self-motivated, and coachable
- Willingness to travel regionally on a limited basis for customer visits and industry events
- Bachelor's degree
- Industry experience in fasteners, construction, or steel fabrication
What We Do
Portland Bolt & Manufacturing Co., LLC is a long-standing manufacturer of non-standard, custom fasteners and anchor bolts. Founded in 1912, the company serves a global customer base across diverse end markets, including government and infrastructure, non-residential construction, and steel fabrication. They are recognized for their specialized expertise, high-quality products, and commitment to on-time delivery, operating multiple manufacturing facilities in the United States.
