Business Development/Sales

Do you ever look around and realize how much construction is going on these days? Do you have sales experience and want to be a part of the exciting construction industry? Special Testing Laboratories, a Bethel, CT Construction Materials Inspection and Testing Services company is seeking a Sales Professional to generate/build new business, while maintaining ongoing relationships.

This is a great opportunity to grow with an organization. The successful candidate will not only be sales-oriented but someone who is able to develop a plan to target potential customers and then execute it. We believe that our people make our company a successful, forward-moving organization, and the ideal candidate is motivated and enjoys learning and working in a team environment.

Job description:

• Manage bidding, proposals, and pricing
• Work directly with management to maintain current relationships, while keeping management apprised of upcoming projects
• Look for upcoming projects and stay on top of time-frames
• Prospect and generate new business through leads and referrals; new client acquisition and customer retention; network with local groups and associations to find new business opportunities
• Consistently seek industry knowledge to act as an expert for the client Requirements:
• Knowledge of construction industry a plus
• 2-3 years of successful sales experience is preferred but if you have less and the right attitude we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you
• Minimum of Associates Degree required
• Ability to set and achieve sales goals
• Excellent/Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and follow-through skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and co-workers
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Acrobat, or ability to learn Compensation: Base Salary + benefits (This is not a commission only or contract position; we offer a base salary, mileage reimbursement, and Benefits package.) STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $60,000.00 annually