What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development position at Southern Air Inc.?
Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years
Southern Air, Inc. is dedicated to employee growth and exceptional customer service. We serve clients across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. We are currently seeking a motivated Business Development / Sales Executive to join our commercial sales team in the Abingdon, VA / Southwest Virginia area.
The Opportunity: Our commercial sales team develops relationships with a wide variety of prospects, including building owners, churches, public sector municipalities, school systems, industrial facilities, and retail businesses. In this role, you will be responsible for selling preventative maintenance contracts for heating and air conditioning systems. Industry specific experience is not required. Our most successful team members come from diverse backgrounds, including beverage management, law enforcement, professional sports, and door-to-door sales.
Primary Responsibilities:
- In-Person Cold Calling : Actively prospecting and visiting potential clients within the territory.
- Relationship Building: Identifying new prospects and promoting the full suite of Southern Air's offerings.
- Goal Achievement: Meeting consistent activity goals and negotiating service contracts.
- Communication: Providing exemplary customer service and maintaining clear communication with internal teams and external customers.
Requirements:
- Location: Preference for candidates living within the Abingdon, VA sales territory.
- Mobility: Willing to travel within approximately 100-mile radius.
- Professionalism: Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Screening: Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.
Rewards - Southern Air, Inc. offers a complete package of total rewards that goes beyond a competitive salary:
Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account
Dental Plan
401k with company match
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Vision Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes
Employee Assistance Plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability, or protected veteran status.
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