Business Development Representative 2

Hunt Electric • Hudson, WI

3d • $112,640 - $163,840 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Development 2 role collaborates with the Business Development and Estimating teams to support the planning and facilitation of projects from sale through kickoff, while interfacing with internal and external customers throughout each project’s lifecycle. The role reviews project proposals, supports estimating strategy and project acquisition, and helps ensure accurate estimates, quality workmanship, a positive industry image, and customer satisfaction. It also develops customer and vendor relationships, contributes to proposals and customer meetings, and participates in project planning, bid reviews, and interviews.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience working in the electrical construction industry.
• At least 3 years of experience as a salesperson and/or project manager in the electrical construction industry.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involving strategic planning, sales tactics, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of manpower and resources.
• Strong computerized estimating skills using Enterprise or similar software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe/Bluebeam.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, low-voltage systems estimating, and design/build estimating.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish goals.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in electrical construction, construction management, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review project proposals to determine Baer’s project scope and responsibilities.
• Secure projects while recognizing the company’s commitments to quality workmanship, a positive industry image, and customer satisfaction.
• Execute the estimating plan and strategy, including providing accurate estimates of labor, materials, and administrative costs for assigned projects.
• Interface with Designers, Project Managers, and others to resolve issues throughout projects.
• Determine customer needs and interpret the customer’s definition of a successful project.
• Prepare, process, and maintain files, correspondence, schedules, reports, and quotations necessary to perform contract responsibilities.
• Participate in or facilitate project planning and follow-up meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in and present at committee and department meetings.
• Develop relationships with vendors.
• Facilitate estimating kickoff meetings.
• Verify completion of the estimator checklist.
• Participate in pre-bid, bid, and final bid reviews with the Estimating team.
• Attend on-site and off-site customer and client meetings and events.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to secure future business by attending on-site and off-site meetings and events.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and Estimating teams to prepare project proposals.
• Maintain existing and develop new customer relationships to secure future business in commercial and industrial markets.
• Participate in the interview process and respond to customer questions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums are 100% employer-paid for the employee and family; a cash benefit is available for opting out.
• 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions.
• More than three weeks of PTO to start, paid holidays, and sick time.
• Flexible hybrid schedules for many positions.
• Internal learning and development.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Family-friendly work events.
• Community volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED