Senior Business Development Manager

Rimkus•Willowbrook, IL

15d

About The Position

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference! Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope, engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment. NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities and a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, employer-matching 401(k), and opportunities for advancement! Overview The Business Development Manager works within an assigned sales territory to promote the company’s expert services and secure new business for the company. Develops a solid client base through direct or indirect contact and prospecting. Services and maintains accounts with existing clients and increases the firm’s presence in the local, state, and national markets. Works to resolve client concerns and complaints. Collaborates with territory Business Unit Leader to achieve territory revenue goals. Generally, does not supervise others. Works under general supervision, exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. The Salary Range for this position is $162,600 - $244,000 and is dependent on education, experience, location and certifications/licensure.

Requirements

B.A Marketing/Business degree or higher.
Minimum of 5 years of professional-level experience in marketing, sales, or service.
Must have a high level of professionalism, well-developed interpersonal skills, and professional dress and demeanor.
Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, multi-tasker, and able to work independently or within a team.
Must be highly perceptive; capable of interacting and communicating with individuals at all levels, exercising diplomacy and tact.
Must have strong proficiency across computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database software (M.S. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Work requires continual attention to detail, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Must be able to read, analyze and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Must have a strong understanding of industry-specific concepts and terminology.
Skill set must include an ability to respond in writing or verbally to inquiries regarding company services, client accounts, and general inquiries from team members and clients.
Must be able to produce and disseminate correspondence (i.e., emails, letters, etc.) as requested.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and execution of competitive sales and relationship development strategies designed to secure maximum market potential and client satisfaction within the assigned territory
Identifies and pursues prospective clients, leveraging internal and external resources to develop new relationships and opportunities.
Sells the company’s services to prospective clients (i.e., insurance carriers, law firms, corporate and commercial clients, and municipalities/government agencies) to secure new client accounts, deeper client penetration, and repeat business.
Reinforces relationships with current clients through regular contact and promotion of value-added services for future business.
Effectively plans for and executes the targeted number of value-added in-person client contacts (i.e., Growth Calls) each Week to increase market penetration and share; effectively follows up to nurture and close sales opportunities
Maintains and updates client relationship management (“CRM”) system database with accurate documentation of contacts, activities, leads, and opportunities on a real-time basis. Leverages CRM to develop and track individual business development efforts.
Receives incoming assignments/opportunities from clients and coordinates with operations to provide qualified, available experts for consideration.
Maintains good relationships among company operations personnel, serving as the liaison between them and our clients where required.
Supports operations as required to address/resolve outstanding client concerns or needs.
Secures, coordinates, and manages the presentation of continuing education seminars for insurance carriers, law firms, and associations.
Participates in key sales strategies, industry events, trade shows, and electronic contract programs.
Attends client-related professional and social functions, conventions, and events as needed to promote the company’s services, which may require occasional after-business hours work and travel.
Supports efforts for timely collection of client receivables.