Business Development Manager

Charleston 7221 Cross Park Dr N. Charleston, SC 29418, USA Description Business Development Manager Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values We care about our People, and it shows! Sunstate Advantages Company truck, cell phone, and laptop provided Bonuses on a quarterly AND annual basis Pay based on salary NOT commission $200 annual work boot allowance and all PPE provided Unique “My Holiday” benefit lets you celebrate any holiday without taking personal time! Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility after first full month of employment. 401 Retirement Plan with up to 6% company match after 90 days. Position Requirements & Qualifications A minimum of 5 years of equipment rental industry experience in an Outside Sales role is required. Previous experience and proven success record managing and growing national accounts is preferred. Must possess a high level of sales and customer relation skills. Strong financial and business acumen, data driven and high level of analytical skills. Strong communication skills – verbal, written and presentation. Ability to work independently and collaborate with the National Account Manager. Excellent planning, multi-tasking, and time management skills Must be able to meet performance, productivity, and efficiency standards. Travel Required: 20-25% annually Working Conditions Fast paced working environment that requires thorough planning of daily sales calls and sales strategies for the assigned customer segment. The work is completed both inside and outside with exposure to the general range of weather, traffic, and construction jobsite conditions. There is exposure to chemicals such as gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, and cleaning solvents. Required to load / unload and transport equipment when necessary. There should be an awareness of inherent risk and exposure of the job, working amongst large industrial equipment, on construction or other job sites and chemicals/fuel, etc. Each employee has a duty to be fully alert (unimpaired physically or mentally) and capable of regularly working safely in. Duties and Responsibilities Securing orders, locating new customers, planning sales calls, and making presentations demonstrating the advantages of our equipment Building strong business relationships through respect for the customers and a sincere desire to service his needs Establishing and maintaining personal relations with customers Solving customers’ problems and providing assistance to product application Keeping customers up to date on new products in company fleet Familiarizing with new products out in the industry and informing management of customer’s product needs as they arise Regular and accurate reporting and documenting (using the company systems e.g. CRM) all prospecting and sales activity Maintaining a high degree of sales professionalism through independent study and market research Price negotiation and rate exception reviews Regular attendance and active participation at Branch Safety meetings Why Choose Us? At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can’t help but feel the close-knit work-family environment. We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we’re constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier! Be YOU at Sunstate At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry. Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr