Sr. PPL Business Development Spec
CB&I · Plainfield, IL · 1 wk ago
Business Development$179k–$223k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Establishes regional commercial strategies and plans.
- Secures medium to large (US$30MM to US$100MM) contract awards.
- Delivers year over year greater than US$75MM in annual new awards as part of a Regional Business Plan.
- Screens new opportunities for bidding consideration.
- Mitigates the risk involved with commercial terms and conditions, contract structure, and pricing, interfacing with the Legal and Finance Departments, as appropriate.
- Foster and develop positive customer relationships.
- Interface with client on all project/opportunity correspondence.
- Actively seek to increase the number and quality of contacts among customers and other market influencers at a management level.
- Identifies and/or develops new product and market opportunities via early involvement in a prospective project’s selling cycle.
- Utilizes industry and customer contacts to influence project requirements in order to satisfy the customer and positively position the Company.
- Identifies partnering opportunities and apply those concepts to develop and maintain win/win customer relationships.
- Manages territory and accounts to position the Company favorably for securing strong opportunities.
- Directs business Acquisition Team Interface.
- Ensures effective teaming with all stakeholders in the bid process, including estimating, proposals, legal, finance, tax, or other functions.
- Provides direction to bid teams in reaching key decisions.
- Establishes and obtains approval for pre contract efforts and manage costs and proposal development with the team.
- Manages all opportunity Gate review processes and obtains management approval as required.
Qualifications
- Individual contributor with specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through Professional degree (Engineering or BS Required) and industry experience.
- Typically 10-15 years since first degree and 15+ Years’ experience in a Business Development, Sales, Proposals, or Marketing role.
- 3+ Years’ experience in an Operational role preferred.
- Knowledge of CB&I Storage Engineering, Fabrication, and Construction methods.
- Expertise in Commercial Contracting and Negotiating.
- Familiarity with the Energy & Construction Industry preferred.
- Organizational Level: N4+
Skills and Behaviors
- Business presence and polish.
- Knowledge of CB&I products and markets.
- Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.
- Prowess in negotiating with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization.
- Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
- A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal.
- Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment.
Benefits
- Coverage for major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- A 401(k) matching program.
- FSA/HSA programs.
- Long- and short-term disability options.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.