Position Summary for the Business Developer:
The Business Developer is responsible for the development and generation of new business opportunities and income for their assigned markets. This individual will perform activities such as prospecting, leading sales opportunities, generating company awareness through association involvement, use of social media, and other activities as required to generate sales. The Sales Development Manager reports directly to the Area Director of Business Development with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Branch Manager.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Develop Sales Plan with Branch Manager for each assigned territory.
· Pro-actively canvas markets to seek out new business opportunities.
· Exercise creativity and independent judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing strategies in selling a broad portfolio of services within a defined market.
· Leverage resources from across company to deliver desired outcomes.
· Drive sales process from initial contact through strategy, proposal, presentation & successful conclusion of new business opportunities.
· Meet or exceed established new sales budgets.
Education and Experience Qualifications:
· Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor s degree in business or equivalent industry experience.
· Minimum of 5 years of prior sales experience within a relevant industry.
· Experience selling in property/facility management is preferred but not required.
· Financial acumen in understanding client operations and developing cost-effective solutions.
Skills and Abilities Qualifications:
· Effective written and verbal communication skills, with competency in facilitation and business writing.
· High level of networking and interpersonal skills.
· Experience in successfully building relationships and influencing key decisions makers (of all levels).
· High level of professionalism, responsibility and accountability with the ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to identify and sell creative, solution-based contract and enhancement opportunities that stay consistent with the brand image of the company.
· Demonstrates competitive drive and determination with results to support. Sales
· Must be able to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
· Must represent company in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Benefits:
· Company contribution towards company sponsored health & dental plans
· Fully company paid vision insurance
· Paid time off
· Holiday Pay
· Short term disability
· Life Insurance