Business Development Manager

Southland Industries • United States, United States • 4w ago

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for creating and executing a business plan that identifies new sales opportunities for Account Executives while supporting Southland Energy's strategic business goals. The BDM will capitalize on industry trends, develop key industry relationships, and closely coordinate with Acquisition Teams to achieve growth and sales goals.

Position Details

Develops strategic direction for market segment or vertical market, ensuring alignment with the strategic direction of the business and in support of achieving annual sales targets. These strategic initiatives must be synergistic with the strategic initiatives of the sales team.

Gathers market intelligence and outlines specific strategies necessary to drive growth and capitalize on business opportunities.

Works with business development and sales teams to develop client relationships and to identify and qualify new business opportunities. Attends client meetings as necessary to support other team members.

Develops, maintains and expands relationships with all levels in an account. Schedules appointments and meetings with customers in order to review and define program opportunities and desired success parameters, and to qualify the opportunity.

Attends critical networking and trade show events to obtain leads and expand knowledge of critical issues facing our customer base.

Participates in speaking engagements and authors white papers

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

10+ years of consultative or relevant experience.

Must have experience working in relevant market sector or vertical market - specific experience varies based on BDM focus area.

Must have experience developing Design Build energy and / or infrastructure retrofit projects such as Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC), Energy as a Service (EaaS), Public Private Partnerships (PPP), etc.

Experience working in the specific vertical markets pertinent to Business Development activities.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Able to present effectively to groups and in public forums, such as City Council or School Board meetings or Federal energy conferences and workshops.

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated financial and business acumen.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

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

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/) , follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah) , and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/) .

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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