Business Development / Sales Professional

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Do you ever look around and realize how much construction is going on these days? Are you an energetic Salesperson who would thrive on being a part of the exciting construction industry?  Special Testing Laboratories in Bethel, CT is seeking a full-time Business Development Sales Professional to help grow its construction materials inspection and testing services. The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated, and strategic—able to develop and execute plans to attract new customers while maintaining relationships.  We believe that our people make our company a successful, forward-moving organization, and the ideal candidate also enjoys learning and working in a team environment. 
 
This salaried position includes benefits and mileage reimbursement. 
 
Job description: 

• Manage bidding, proposals, and pricing
• Work directly with management to maintain relationships, while keeping management & staff apprised of upcoming projects, as well as current project progress
• 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

STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.