UAM Project Developer | Utility Sales | Mid Atlantic

Davey Tree•Knoxville, TN

35d

About The Position

DRG, Utility Asset Management (UAM) is looking for Project Developers to join a team of Motivated, Passionate, Driven problem-solvers. Summary: The Project Developer would be responsible for overall development throughout the entire sales cycle, from uncovering leads to closing business, for DRG UAM services. Developers will work with various segments such as Reliability, Construction, Engineering and Field Services to develop projects and bring them to closure. The Project Developer's role is to acquire and manage new client relationships within the utility industry. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with our power utility and telecommunication clients, negotiating contracts, and closing the best deals. We will rely on you to partner with our marketing department to conduct market research and develop a strategic business development plan to further our growth and services into additional markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation of group presentations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Chrome and industry-specific analysis software
Basic understanding of the industry, with the ability to become a subject matter expert on the job
Innovation and problem-solving skills that include the ability to develop and propose electric utility solutions for clients
Travel throughout the United States is required for this position
2-5 years B2B Sales experience, Required

Responsibilities

Focus on growing revenue from DRG's Services like pole inspection, UG inspection, Joint Use audits, engineering services of make-ready engineering and design, and GIS/Mapping services to include system inventories.
Maintain a CRM database of leads and contacts.
Maintain detailed documentation and reporting.
Create proposals, interact with operations, contract management, and legal representation.
Project Quarterly and yearly probabilities along with tracking revenue.
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations.
Manage state and regional project development in the Electric Cooperative and Municipal Markets.
Build relationships and business partnerships within the market segments
Attend regional and national tradeshow events.
Identify potential clients in the target market and complete appropriate research on the prospective client's business and utility asset needs
Develop relationships with prospective clients, while maintaining existing client relationships
Partner with sales teams to create contract-winning proposals for current and prospective clients
Negotiate contract terms with clients and communicate terms to all stakeholders
Collaborate with business developers and operational teams to ensure contracted deliverables and specifications are executed on time and agreed
Become a subject matter expert on our business products, processes, and operations, and remain up-to-date on industry news and technologies

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
All job-specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
Group Health Plan
Employee referral bonus program
Locations in major cities and desirable areas
Career Development Program supported by Industry Expert Safety Specialists & Skills Trainers
Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
Charitable matching gift program
all listed benefits available to eligible employees