Business Development Specialist

CNNGA is hiring for a Business Development Specialist. If you would like to be considered for this position, email your resume and cover letter to mlawson@cnnga.com by Friday, February 28, 2025 @ Noon.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Overview
Responsible for administering marketing programs related to new and existing residential construction. Develops and maintains relationships with residential homebuilders and developers. Maintains relationships with general contractors, HVAC and plumbing contractors.

Principle Accountabilities include:

· Establishes and maintains professional relationships with residential builders, contractors and developers; makes regular visits to most active builders and contractors. Implements residential marketing programs targeted to new and existing homes. Assists with and responds to concerns from residential developers, contractors, builders and customers,

· Assists in developing markets for existing residential construction by providing information about new products and assisting customers as needed. Conduct surveys when required to determine the feasibility of extending mains.

· Primary contact for new residential subdivisions. Provides gas availability letters to residential developers. Prepare appropriate contracts related to new service within a residential subdivision. Tracks construction progress related to the readiness for natural gas service. Acts as a liaison between developers, builders and customers, and Authority departments to coordinate the installation of gas facilities.

· Maintains contact with city and county planning departments and collects information about new subdivisions. Prepares preliminary cost information for pending new subdivisions or main extension type projects that should be used as input to the budget process.

· Participate in homebuilder and contractor associations. Assists as needed with commercial customer projects. Attend meetings and join organizations as needed to promote a positive image of the Authority.

· Coordinates and communicates effectively with and to management, staff, vendors, consultants, customers and all other appropriate persons. Operates various types of equipment in the performance of duties.

Minimum qualifications:

· Associate of Science degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field with a minimum of 3 years natural gas experience is required.

· Must possess excellent organization and communication skills and be able to manage multiple projects. Must be self-motivated, focused, and have the ability to work alone.

· Candidates must have the ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, contractors and co-workers both orally and in writing.

· Any equivalent combination of training and experiences that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be acceptable.

· Must possess and maintain a valid state of South Carolina driver's license.

· Must pass and maintain pertinent Operator Qualifications test(s) and certification(s) for covered tasks, as necessary.

It shall be the policy of Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority to fill all vacant positions with the best- qualified available applicant. Selections will be made based on educational background, related work experience, and other job-related factors, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

If you are passionate about driving business success through strategic partnerships and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Business Development Specialist.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Clinton, SC 29325 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clinton, SC 29325: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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