We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starting, goal oriented, and successful sales professional to fill the role of Business Development Manager. As a Business Development Manager, your objective is to clearly express ideas in a manner that will build rapport with our current and new customers. The ideal candidate will not let the market dictate their opportunities; rather, they will proactively build a pipeline of project opportunities that provide for new customer relationships and assist in managing existing key customer partnerships for long-term business growth and success.
Develop new business accounts and expand existing customer relationships to secure major construction contracts.
Utilizes strategic account planning and sale pipeline management tools
Follows a proven sales process that includes prospecting, qualifying, targeting, identifying customer needs, developing
value propositions, presenting solutions and alternatives, and closing the sale for future construction project
opportunities
Continuously grow and develop your skills to lead project teams in selling high-end conceptual services to
executive-level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies
Maintains knowledge of marketplace issues, industry trends, competitive information, customer expectations, public
policy and other market drivers
Participates in industry and community organizations
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business or related field
Proven track record developing business and long-term client relations
5-10 years of business development / sales experience
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in order to complete a sale
Ability to quickly establish relationships with executive-level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies
based on credibility, value, and trust
Formal sales training and experience with client management software is a plus
Knowledge and use of behavior-based tools such as Social Style or DISC is a plus
Overnight travel to conferences and meetings as needed