Business Development Manager-New Construction Garden Grove, CA

Southland Industries; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Southern California seeks a Business Development Manager to craft a regional growth plan, support local Account Representatives, and drive new business in healthcare and related sectors. You’ll engage with facilities leadership, participate in negotiations, and advance strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in consultative sales within engineering-related fields, strong communication, and a proven ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder deals while

Qualifications

• Experience in a quota-driven sales environment.
• Experience with public sector, governmental agencies, or healthcare (preferred).
• Preferred experience with engineering/architectural/design-build firms.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to present to groups and speak in public forums.
• Identify opportunities, collect data and propose recommendations to support strategy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate financial and business acumen.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support and expand relationships with all levels in accounts (Facilities Managers to CFOs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional team including project finance, operations, legal, marketing and communications.
• Participate in and support customer meetings and contract negotiations.
• Support maintenance of revenue and margin quota and sales funnel.
• Schedule appointments to review opportunities and qualify them.
• Attend networking and trade shows to obtain leads and promote Southland.
• Identify opportunities aligned with the SoCal Division’s strategic plan.
• Develop and sustain owner relationships in Healthcare market.
• Support strategy development and sales initiatives at divisional level.
• Represent the Southland brand at meetings and industry events.

Skills

Quota-driven sales

Public sector

Healthcare exposure

Communication skills

Public speaking

Opportunity spotting

Financial acumen

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Development Manager is responsible for creating a strategic plan for the Southern California office, developing strategies for targeting clients with local Account Representatives, supporting local Account representatives in customer interactions, and driving growth within the market.the ideal candidate will come with Business Development experience in a related field- construction, alarm, fire sprinkler, elevator, etc.

Position Details

• Support, and expand relationships with all levels in an account, examples ranging from Facilities Managers to Chief Business Officers and Financial Director, to Superintendents, City managers and Board/Council Members
• Learn to work as part of a cross-functional project development team that includes project finance, operations, legal, marketing and communications to secure new business and ensure customer satisfaction
• Participate in and support customer meetings and contract negotiations
• Support the maintenance of a revenue and margin quota and robust sales funnel
• Schedule appointments and meetings with customers in order to review and define program opportunities and desired success parameters, and to qualify the opportunity
• Attend critical networking and trade show events to obtain leads, present a positive public image of Southland, and expand knowledge of critical issues facing our customer base
• Identify and develop opportunities that align with the SoCal Division’s strategic business plan.
• Develop and sustain owner relationships across the Healthcare market. You’ll spend time with owners understanding their business problems, future needs, and how Southland can support those endeavors.
• Support strategy development, business development and sales initiatives at the divisional level. This includes researching the market and gaining knowledge to understand trends and learn about healthcare capital budgets.
• Internally and externally represent the Southland brand at customer meetings, industry, and community events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quota-driven sales environment
• Experience working with public sector, governmental agencies, or healthcare (preferred)
• Preferred experience working with or for engineering, architectural, and/or design-build firms- experience in related field acceptable (alarm, fire sprinkler, elevator, etc.)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to effectively conduct presentations for groups and willingness to speak in public forums on occasion, such as City Council or Industry specific Board meetings
• Ability to identify opportunities, collect dataand propose recommendations to support our business strategy
• Proficient in knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate financial and business acumen
• Bachelor's Degree; Business preferred
• 5+ years of consultative and/or combination of sales experience

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $148,169.00 - $181,095.00plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement

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