Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Do you ever look around and realize how much construction is going on these days? Are you an energetic Salesperson who would thrive on being a part of the exciting construction industry? Special Testing Laboratories in Bethel, CT is seeking a full-time Business Development Sales Professional to help grow its construction materials inspection and testing services. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, and strategic - able to develop and execute plans to attract new customers while maintaining relationships. We believe that our people make our company a successful, forward-moving organization, and the ideal candidate also enjoys learning and working in a team environment.
This salaried position includes benefits and mileage reimbursement.
Job description:
- Manage bidding, proposals, and pricing
- Work directly with management to maintain relationships, while keeping management & staff apprised of upcoming projects, as well as current project progress
- Look for upcoming projects and stay on top of time-frames
- Prospect and generate new business through leads and referrals, new client acquisition and customer retention, network with local groups and associations to find new business opportunities
- Consistently seek industry knowledge to act as an expert for the client
Requirements:
- Knowledge of construction industry a plus
- 2-3 years of successful sales experience is preferred but if you have less and the right attitude we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you
- Minimum of Associates Degree required
- Ability to set and achieve sales goals
- Excellent/Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and follow-through skills
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and co-workers
- High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Acrobat, or ability to learn
STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.