Business Development Manager-New Construction

Southland Industries • Garden Grove, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Manager is responsible for creating a strategic plan for the Southern California office, developing strategies for targeting clients with local Account Representatives, supporting local Account representatives in customer interactions, and driving growth within the market. The ideal candidate will come with Business Development experience in a related field- construction, alarm, fire sprinkler, elevator, etc.

Requirements

• Experience in a quota-driven sales environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively conduct presentations for groups and willingness to speak in public forums on occasion, such as City Council or Industry specific Board meetings
• Ability to identify opportunities, collect data and propose recommendations to support our business strategy
• Proficient in knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate financial and business acumen
• 5+ years of consultative and/or combination of sales experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with public sector, governmental agencies, or healthcare (preferred)
• Preferred experience working with or for engineering, architectural, and/or design-build firms- experience in related field acceptable (alarm, fire sprinkler, elevator, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Support, and expand relationships with all levels in an account, examples ranging from Facilities Managers to Chief Business Officers and Financial Director, to Superintendents, City managers and Board/Council Members
• Learn to work as part of a cross-functional project development team that includes project finance, operations, legal, marketing and communications to secure new business and ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in and support customer meetings and contract negotiations
• Support the maintenance of a revenue and margin quota and robust sales funnel
• Schedule appointments and meetings with customers in order to review and define program opportunities and desired success parameters, and to qualify the opportunity
• Attend critical networking and trade show events to obtain leads, present a positive public image of Southland, and expand knowledge of critical issues facing our customer base
• Identify and develop opportunities that align with the SoCal Division’s strategic business plan.
• Develop and sustain owner relationships across the Healthcare market. You’ll spend time with owners understanding their business problems, future needs, and how Southland can support those endeavors.
• Support strategy development, business development and sales initiatives at the divisional level. This includes researching the market and gaining knowledge to understand trends and learn about healthcare capital budgets.
• Internally and externally represent the Southland brand at customer meetings, industry, and community events.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior