Business Development Manager

Overview Candidates must have a sales background and experience in developing business relationships. Requires customer relations skills and ability to identify needs and present proposals for new business. Construction sales experience is desirable but not required. This position is based in Nicholasville, KY and will cover a multiple state region. Extensive travel and 24/7 on‑call availability required. Competitive salary and benefits. R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC serves all seven North American major railroads, many regional and short line railroads and dozens of industries having rail. Services include owning and operating nineteen short lines, providing emergency rail services associated with derailments and natural disasters, switching, track construction, track material distribution, signal design and construction, building switching locomotives and operating a dinner train. Responsibilities Identify and develop new client relationships with railroads and rail‑served industries Maintain existing client relationships through regular meetings Generate sales leads Effective communication of client expectations Knowledge of the competitive bidding process and cost analysis Knowledge of outside heavy equipment sales Ensure customer satisfaction Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted 24‑hour availability for emergency services pertaining to RJC Railroad Services, including any storm team obligations in or out of market Previous experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform preferred Strong business financial acumen, analytical thinking with well‑developed communication and influencing skills Ability to manage complex projects and multi‑task Must have operated in a similar role with 3‑5 years related experience, preferably in a similar industry Demonstrated experience in a sales environment preferred Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Benefits Full‑Time Team Members Immediate eligibility starting day one of employment Veteran’s Day is a paid holiday for U.S. veterans Medical, dental, vision insurance PTO (paid time off) accrual 8 paid holidays per year Voluntary supplemental life insurance Voluntary short and long‑term disability Voluntary accident insurance FSA and HSA options, 401(k) employer match, paid maternity leave, group life insurance. All Team Members 401(k) retirement savings plan Referral bonuses Employee discounts from various suppliers Employee assistance program Annual boot voucher Company‑provided PPE Prescription safety glasses allowance R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug‑free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre‑employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug‑free company. #J-18808-Ljbffr