Overview

Are you interested in a career that truly makes an impact? Do you want your job to help make nature and communities better with each project you touch?

At RES, we believe that human progress and the restoration of nature’s resources can go hand in hand. Our belief made us what we are today - the nation’s leading ecological restoration company, with over 300 stream miles restored and conserved, 20,000,000 trees planted, and 15,000 acres of special-status species habitat established. We restore our land and waters with integrity and innovation, one community at a time.

Do you want to be part of a team whose talent and dedication are unmatched in the industry? Do you want to be on the leading edge of setting the focus areas for growth within RES and be responsible for winning new business?

RES is currently accepting applications for the Sales position of Client Solutions Manager, Federal Business Specialist based out of our Houston or Lafayette offices. This is a highly visible position that drives sales by navigating federal procurement processes, forming teaming and subcontracting relationships, establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients and delivering comprehensive ecological solutions.

As CSM, you will be working with our regional & corporate teams, including sales, government affairs, finance, legal, land, regulatory, project management, operations, marketing, and business development. You will be in constant contact with federal, state, and municipal government entities and their associated stakeholders. At the same time, you will also engage with environmental permitting firms, engineering and design firms, construction firms and small business entities, environmental attorneys, regulatory agencies and associated resource agencies, non-governmental conservation groups, chambers of commerce and other economic development entities, client industry associations, etc.

What your day-to-day might look like?

50% of your time, you will be visiting clients – so be ready to travel!

25% of your time, you will be prospecting new business, and building your pipeline. You will be assisted by our team of Solutions Analysts in this task, who will be researching opportunities for you to hunt.

25% of your time, you will be driving the solution based on your conversations with clients. You will own the proposal development process with the goal of client commitment and contract execution.

Qualifications

• BS/BA
• 5 or more years of sales or other applicable professional experience, delivering complex solution sales experience in a fast-paced, client-focused, performance-driven environment
• 5 or more years in federal business development

What will make you stand out?

• BS/BA in a field with nexus to the job description; Masters or another advanced degree program a plus
• Direct working experience with RES client base (energy, oil, gas, transportation, utilities, federal, state, and local governmental agencies)
• Or experience in ecological restoration, mitigation, stormwater, water quality, or endangered species habitat restoration industries.
• 404 permitting and mitigation experience

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.