Our client focuses on equipment rental for the construction industry. They offer a wide range of machinery and tools, from excavators and skid steers to generators and aerial work platforms, along with technology to track and manage rented equipment. Title: Business Development Manager - Trench Location: Dallas, TX Key Points:
Employee-owned company: They have a stake in the company's success, benefiting directly from its performance.
Strong Culture: Emphasis on teamwork, customer service, and supportive management, leading to high employee satisfaction.
Good Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Career Growth: Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement in a dynamic industry.
Responsibilities:
Building a comprehensive business development plan and growth strategy with targeted goals, objectives, methods, timelines, and quantifiable outcomes centered on both financial gain and customer satisfaction.
Researching and identifying new business opportunities including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services – or new ways of reaching existing markets.
Generating business leads for operational partners through lead sharing, sales campaigns, and customer referrals.
Fostering and developing relationships with new and existing customers/accounts through sales calls, virtual, and in-person business meetings.
Attending industry trade shows, company-sponsored events, and conferences to network with fellow rental professionals and learn new and innovative ways to support company growth.
Collaborating with Operations, Fleet, Finance, and other operational partners as needed to ensure a best-in-class customer experience.
Creating business reports that provide insight into key data points including but not limited to sales reports, call reports, expense and territory summaries, and financial forecasts.
Leveraging CRM database to track potential customer/account activity, evaluate key data points, and develop sales strategies.
Maintaining a diverse book of business that includes a range of contractors, across all lines of business.
Meeting or exceeding key business development KPIs including sales targets and profitability objectives.
Performing all other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license.
Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook with emphasis on PowerPoint and media presentations.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and execute to meet established deadlines.
Excellent customer service, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong Trench Safety product knowledge, problem-solving skills, and knowledgeable in OSHA CFR-Part 1926 requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record in transactional sales and relationship building in diverse selling environments with high volume accounts.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% and work a flexible schedule.
Ability and willingness to travel to company sites in-state and/or out-of-state as needed.
Frequently standing, talking, walking, sitting, lifting, twisting, bending, and using repetitive motions.
Preferred Requirements:
Knowledge/experience in construction, manufacturing, or distribution industry.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in outside sales or demonstrable ability to be successful in sales.
Knowledge/experience with Salesforce.com or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
Education:
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred.