What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development / Sales Professional position at SPECIAL TESTING LABORATORIES I?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Do you ever look around and realize how much construction is going on these days? Do you have sales experience and want to be a part of the exciting construction industry? Special Testing Laboratories, a Bethel, CT Construction Materials Inspection and Testing Services company is seeking a Sales Professional to generate / build new business, while maintaining ongoing relationships. This is a great opportunity to grow with an organization.
The successful candidate will not only be sales-oriented but someone who is able to develop a plan to target potential customers and then execute it. We believe that our people make our company a successful, forward-moving organization, and the ideal candidate is motivated and enjoys learning and working in a team environment.
This is not a commission only or contract position; we offer a base salary, mileage reimbursement, and Benefits package. Job location is in-office.
Job description :
- Manage bidding, proposals, and pricing
- Work directly with management to maintain relationships, while keeping management & staff apprised of upcoming projects, as well as current project progress
- Look for upcoming projects and stay on top of time-frames
- Prospect and generate new business through leads and referrals, new client acquisition and customer retention, network with local groups and associations to find new business opportunities
- Consistently seek industry knowledge to act as an expert for the client
- Knowledge of construction industry a plus
- 2-3 years of successful sales experience is preferred but if you have less and the right attitude we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you
- Minimum of Associates Degree required
- Ability to set and achieve sales goals
- Excellent / Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and follow-through skills
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and co-workers
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Acrobat, or ability to learn
Requirements :
STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.