Business Development Manager - Indianapolis, IN

Messer Construction Co.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to build and manage strategic partnerships and secure major construction contracts in the region.

You will network with executive-level buyers, collaborate with the BD team on plans, and leverage 10+ years of industry experience to drive growth for this employee-owned company founded in 1932.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry and/or business development / sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree required. Business, construction, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Business and community relationships in the Indianapolis metro area
• Knowledge/experience in a construction related industry.
• Knowledge of Messer focused market segments (aviation, food and beverage, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, science and technology) is a plus
• Formal sales training experience with client management (CRM) software
• Proven track record developing business and long-term client relations.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business accounts to secure major construction contracts
• Strategically prospect, network, and research future construction project opportunities
• Working collaboratively with the Business Development team to create and implement strategic plans to generate business opportunities which result in achieved revenue objectives for the Indianapolis region
• Participating in industry and community organizations
• Continuously growing and developing your skills to lead project teams in selling high-end conceptual services to executive level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies.
• Make decisions based on Messer's long-term growth philosophy and core values

Skills

Sales experience

CRM software

Client management

Relationship building

Strategic prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Construction or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

We are currently seeking an experienced, self-starter, goal-oriented, successful sales professional to fill the role of Business Development Manager in our Indianapolis region. As a Business Development Manager, your goal is to express ideas in a way that will build rapport with our current and new customers. You will help build new customer relationships and assist in managing key customer “partnerships” for long term business growth and success.

What You Will Do

• Developing new business accounts to secure major construction contracts
• Strategically prospect, network, and research future construction project opportunities
• Working collaboratively with the Business Development team to create and implement strategic plans to generate business opportunities which result in achieved revenue objectives for the Indianapolis region
• Participating in industry and community organizations
• Continuously growing and developing your skills to lead project teams in selling high-end conceptual services to executive level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies.
• Make decisions based on Messer's long-term growth philosophy and core values

What You Will Bring

• 10+ years of industry and/or business development / sales experience
• Bachelor's degree required. Business, construction, or related field preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.
• Business and community relationships in the Indianapolis metro area
• Knowledge/experience in a construction related industry.
• Knowledge of Messer focused market segments (aviation, food and beverage, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, science and technology) is a plus
• Formal sales training experience with client management (CRM) software
• Proven track record developing business and long-term client relations.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.