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POSITION: Business Development Manager / Outside Sales
LOCATION: Connecticut, Fairfield County
Company’s triple pane windows and doors are engineered with European innovation and constructed using the highest quality materials. Triple glazing of windows and doors is increasing in importance as the USA becomes more energy efficient in its approach to construction. Passive House components are an important development in this process due to their low energy features. An important aspect of Passive Houses are Passive House windows and Passive House doors. All Company’s Passive House windows are certified by the Passive House Institute, Germany and are suitable for all types of Passive House and non-Passive House buildings.
Package –
- Base $50k + Commission
- Company vehicle, Laptop, Phone
- Health
- Holidays – PTO
Business Development Manager Job Responsibilities:
Builds market position in Contractor/Construction Sales by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships in your defined geographical area. There may be travel outside this area required at times.
Business Development Manager Job Duties:
Typical activities for sales executives generally include:
- listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale;
- maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
- cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
- responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
- acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets;
- negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales;
- gathering market and customer information;
- representing their company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations;
- negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers;
- challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy;
- advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions;
- creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer;
- liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders;
- reporting to Senior management on sales and potential opportunities in your area;
- reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets;
- gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements;
- attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues.