Business Development Manager / Sales Manager / Sales Engineer
Nationwide contractor specializing in the production and installation of Geofill Low Density Cellular Concrete for a wide variety of construction applications.
We are seeking a self-motivated, energetic, and results oriented individual. Please apply if you are self-confident, ambitious, have a positive attitude and can effectively manage a variety of situations and projects on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Customer Relations - maintain current and develop new customers.
• Lead Generation - uncover opportunities in the Private Sector.
• In-person presentations to engineering/contracting firms and present online webinars.
• Handle Sales Cycle: Leads, Estimating, Quote Projects, Bid Follow Up and Contract Projects
• Performing takeoffs to obtain quantities and summarize scope of work.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the constructability of projects, if required.
• Understand plans and specifications to identify the type and class of material and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Communicate and follow-up with suppliers to solicit quotes for each project, when required.
• Maintain detailed notes in Act database and orderly documents in project files.
• Conduct hand-off meetings with production personnel to review scope of work, crew size requirements, equipment allocation, work sequence, special requirements and safety.
• Review job analysis for costs and profitability.
• Limited travel for projects, tradeshows, conferences, and presentations.

Qualifications:

• 4-year BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a similar discipline is preferred but not required.
• Experience as a Construction Estimator or Office/Field Engineer is required.
• Experience in Sales is preferred, but not required.
• Must be interested in heavy civil projects.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail orientated.
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office, common contracting procedures and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

This position is located in Buffalo Grove, IL. Excellent compensation and benefits package. The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time. EEO/M/F