Business Development Representative
UES · North Charleston, SC · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- Execute sales goals set by the Branch Manager and Regional BD and Sales Manager and use these as guidelines for daily sales activities.
- Schedule and execute face-to-face (in-person and virtual) sales meetings.
- Support the sales and marketing teams.
- Generate sales that meet company margin objectives by identifying leads, referrals, and add-on opportunities.
- Ensure lead times and communication quality are maintained to control and plan workflows effectively.
- Use sales reporting and planning tools to manage time and sales efforts efficiently.
- Maintain field presence with new and existing clients to support sales and customer development and cultivate referral business relationships.
- Aid in proposal preparation, follow-up on proposals, and complete RFPs and vendor application requests.
- Identify and qualify prospective clients.
- Identify and pursue major potential projects through contract execution.
- Assist and attend selected marketing and networking events both during the day and occasionally in the evenings and weekends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in a marketing discipline (or equal combination).
- Ability to foster and maintain good relationships at all levels, with prior supervisory experience.
- Comfort with industry technologies, as well as standard office and collaboration software.
- Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to deliver and communicate goals, programs, and solutions.
- Highly adaptable with exceptional listening, reading, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Teams with the ability to learn additional software systems.
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication and presentations.
- Proactive approach to sales opportunities with the ability to build relationships through a personable approach.
- Strong multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
Travel Requirements
- Valid Driver's License is required with a clean driving record.
- This position requires travel, up to 50% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements.
- Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.
- Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.
- Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.