Business Development Manager - Industrial Design

Haskell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Haskell in St. Louis is seeking a motivated candidate responsible for generating business in targeted markets and assisting with marketing initiatives. Responsibilities include research, making contacts, and preparing proposals to secure new business.

Ideal candidates should have a minimum of four years’ experience in related fields and possess strong research and communication skills. Join Haskell and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package!

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience preferably in a related field, e.g., architecture, engineering, construction, sales, and marketing.
• Research experience is a plus with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate research to identify target companies/organization within industry segments.
• Contact, qualify, and set appointments with targets via telephone and electronic means.
• Provide targets with appropriate Haskell marketing material and responses to specific interests.
• Visit qualified targets and/or arrange for personal sales calls by appropriate Haskell personnel.
• Prepare qualification statements and assist in preparing responses to proposals for specific projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and national civic, professional and economic organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date prospect files and electronic databases.
• Develop and manage a public relations program.
• Represent Haskell at trade shows, conventions, and professional meetings.
• Assist in securing additional projects.

Skills

Research experience

Strong oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Education

Minimum of four years’ experience

Job description

Scope of Position

Responsible for generating business for Haskell in targeted markets and assisting with the Division’s marketing initiative. General duties may include conducting research, making initial and follow-up contacts, development of qualification statements and proposals and undertaking other tasks that will lead to new business opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate research to identify target companies/organization within industry segments denoted in business unit plan.
• Contact, qualify, and set appointments with targets via telephone and electronic means.
• Provide targets with appropriate Haskell marketing material and responses to specific interests identified by targets.
• Visit qualified targets and/or arrange for personal sales calls by appropriate Haskell personnel.
• Prepare qualification statements and assist in preparing responses to proposals for specific projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local and national civic, professional and economic organizations that are sources of prospects.
• Maintain up-to-date prospect files and electronic databases.
• Develop and manage a public relations program.
• Represent Haskell at trade shows, conventions, and professional meetings.
• Takes other steps as directed by the Director of Business Development to assist in securing additional projects.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of four years’ experience preferably in a related field, e.g., architecture, engineering, construction, sales, and marketing.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications Etc.

• Research experience is a plus with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.