Are you ready to jumpstart your career with a leader in industrial electrical engineering, construction, and automation?

Interstates is growing, and we are currently seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our Team. The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for developing and facilitating the relationship with clients for Interstates. The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for setting goals, tracking, and promoting sales activity with current and potential clients across multiple industries. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our Team and external clients.

Here, integrity, trust and safety are always top of mind. Our work is exciting, and every single day is different. We will work together to solve problems, and we'll provide you with the training and support you need to craft a strong career path. You'll do it all at a dynamic, growing company that provides you with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

 Interstates Describes Its Culture as Family-Like

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Our Why:

• Providing opportunities for our people
• Making a difference with our clients
• Pursuing a better way

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  • Who doesn't want to retire early?
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Multiple plans to choose between
• PTO
  • We encourage our employees to take PTO...And when you take it, to log off and enjoy. Work life balance matter. 
• Competitive Pay 
• Bonus Incentives
  • Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We prioritize the work you put in for our team. 
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
  • We provide onsite Career Coaching. Where do you want to be in the next few years? That matters to our team!

At Interstates, our success starts with yours.

• Discover, interview, evaluate, and qualify potential clients.
• Diagnose a prospect's business and technical challenges.
• Assist in developing and presenting proposals to clients.
• Lead the effort to secure signed contracts with clients.
• Regularly visit clients to assess client satisfaction and discover additional needs.
• Build knowledge, expertise, and client network.
• Attend trade shows, conferences, and educational events.
• Perform industry research and provide input to assist in setting direction.
• Establish our value proposition to the customer
• Maintain records of meetings, phone calls, e-mails to ensure continuity of effort.
• Maintain records to promote effective planning.
• Organize and plan sales calls and other educational activities for clients and prospects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• 4-year degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology preferred
• 5 years' experience selling services
• Construction Experience is preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to learn
• Ability to work on a team and help drive others to succeed
• Strong customer service skills

Travel: Travel will be required up to 50% of the time.

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.