Construction Market Development Specialist

Job Description

As BLUEWATER continues to grow, we are looking to add a Construction Market Development Specialist to our team.

Reporting to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing, the Construction Market Development Specialist will apply their subject matter expertise to help customers understand their storage needs, evaluate practical options and make informed decisions. This role is consultative and technical in nature, focused on problem solving, education and long-term customer support for Bluewater Engineered Storage Systems. The role will ideally be based in the Eastern United States and will support both existing and new clients across the country.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including consulting engineers, local government representatives, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Develop new customer relationships by educating prospects, understanding their challenges and recommending appropriate technical solutions.
• Listen carefully to customer requirements, clarify project constraints and help identify the most effective path forward.
• Develop and implement educational plans, including presentations, technical discussions, regional trade show support and training seminars that position BLUEWATER as a knowledgeable resource for customers and project stakeholders.
• Identify and track projects through variable-length sales cycles, from budgeting and estimating through bidding and transition to the Project Management group.
• Support sustainable business growth by building trust, providing responsive technical guidance and helping customers solve storage-related challenges.
• Prepare quotation requisitions, including specifications, pricing and scheduling.
• Bid projects and coordinate subcontractors through final pricing.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the bolted tank industry.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a sales or customer service role within the bolted tank industry.
• Proven ability to apply technical knowledge in a consultative, customer-focused environment while supporting profitable growth.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and qualify key decision makers.
• Proven ability to develop relationships and interact effectively with engineers, contractors and owners.
• Consistent record of achieving key performance indicators, sales targets and professional development goals.
• Strong organizational, communication and follow-through skills.
• Ability to guide customers through prospecting, technical discussions, education on available options, needs assessment, presentations, concern resolution and decision support aligned with project requirements.
• Results-oriented and able to work independently.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States and Canada without restrictions.

Interested applicants are asked to submit their resumes by email to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. By applying for this position, applicants confirm they possess United States citizenship, permanent resident status or a valid work permit.

Founded in Michigan as a trusted provider of liquid storage solutions, BLUEWATER now serves clients across the USA with the reliable support and expertise customers have come to expect. With decades of experience and installations nationwide, BLUEWATER has built a strong portfolio of municipal and industrial tank and cover projects.