Business Development Manager
Allied Universal · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Drive the sales process, including prospecting, management of self-generated and company-provided leads, proposal development, contract and pricing negotiations, RFP responses, delivery of customized presentations, and post-close contract implementation.
- Develop and execute strategic business development plans within a designated geographic territory to achieve company growth objectives, increased market share and positioning of Allied Universal’s local presence and comprehensive solutions across diverse industries.
- Collaborate with internal support departments and operational leadership to develop customized proposals that strategically position the team to win new business and establish a trusted partnership with the client and operations team.
- Build and maintain consultative relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders to foster long-term business partnerships.
- Stay up to date on industry and market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to identify innovative business opportunities.
- Continuously assess and report on sales cycle activity, pipeline development and sales goal tracking using the CRM tool and ongoing communication to senior management.
Qualifications
- Must possess one or more of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
- In an Associate’s degree with at least five (5) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
- In a High School diploma with at least fifteen (15) years of outside sales experience in a Business-to-Business environment
- Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle or personal vehicle in the course of conducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
- Award-winning hunter trained in consultative selling techniques with a record in achieving sales excellence (awards, top rankings, consistent goal achievement)
- Skilled at brand development using professional networks, local and national associations, and social media tools
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, oral and written, and adept in creating and delivering compelling presentations
- Proficient in web-based applications (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office programs
- Strong organizational skills to effectively plan cold calling, in person client meetings, reporting and goal achievement
- Ability to travel throughout all areas of the territory, including some overnight travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous consultative sales experience in a b2b service-based company
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan, subject to eligibility requirements
- Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
- Vacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.