Business Development Specialist

Business Development Associate is responsible for new business growth. Sustain, Develop and grow influential relationships with current and new General Contractors and other potential customers. Exceed sales goals of our diverse precast concrete, masonry and construction business. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Close new business and drive market share growth. Responsible for prospecting and identifying leads for all applicable new Opportunities and contact Accounts within outside sales territory and area of focus management. Responsible for growing, maintaining effective relationships with General Contractors predominately, and other customer targets (architects, structural engineers and building-shell contractors) that lead to increased product specifications, advocacy and new business contracts. Build, maintain contacts database and manage project life cycle through Salesforce.com CRM. Be Visible, Influential and Dominate within your territory and market, including involvement in relevant trade associations and events. Analyze market trends and develop action plans to capitalize on shifts in market. Prepare proactive prospecting activity and calendar of calls and appointments. Prepare and conduct meaningful sales presentations. Developing selling strategies for all applicable projects within territory and area of focus. Obtain all relevant construction plans for potential projects and Qualify those Opportunities that fit our core products and construction services. Project ownership engagement as external point of contact and initiating collaboration internally throughout the project’s life cycle. Collaboration is 2-way verbal and in person communication and coordination on follow up and assurance that needs and next steps are achieved. Learn and promote our products. Works as a team player, with professionalism and contributes to the team accordingly. May perform other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, training and education Existing Relationships with General Contractors in the Hotel, Hospital, Multifamily and Commercial construction industry and within the job geography. Three or more years of experience in the construction industry preferred. Effective presentation, and message-delivery skills; Effective time management skills. High sales aptitude. Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans and project specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to analyze situation and identify opportunities for success. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce.com CRM. Clean valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record a must; Ability to travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services