Business Development Manager - Steel - Chicago #2233

Right Talent Right Now; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager for a global steel company in Chicago. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least 5 years of experience in outside sales within the steel or construction industry. The successful candidate will develop applications using company products, provide technical sales support, and manage value engineering proposals. Travel of at least 30% is expected in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 5+ years experience in outside sales in the steel or similar construction industry.
• Design experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage value engineering proposals in collaboration with project engineers and customers.
• Develop new construction applications using company products.
• Investigate and resolve jobsite claims and complaints.

Skills

Technical sales support

Strong written and verbal communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Project management skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Business Development Manager - Steel - Chicago #2233

• Full-time
• Relocation No
• Location Chicago IL (Tinley Park)

Global Steel Company looking for a Business Development Manager.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) position is an exciting opportunity for a civil/structural engineer. The successful BDM will use their technical expertise to influence private engineers, owners, public agencies and contractors to promote company products.

The BDM will be responsible for the following:

• Initiate and manage value engineering proposals in close collaboration with project engineer and customers
• Develop new construction applications using company products
• Technical sales support
• Review plans and specifications and generate material takeoffs.
• Present at lunch and learns for engineering firms, public agencies and contractors
• Investigate jobsite claims and complaints related to products. Work with the relevant parties to resolve such issues quickly
• Continuously educate customers and local sales team on new and existing product information
• Collect, interpret and report information on competitor's products, activity and technical support

Successful candidate will:

• Maintain a thorough technical understanding of the design, manufacturing and distribution of the products
• Understand the basic construction process from concept to project completion, allowing the candidate to see the best possible avenue for saving customers and clients time and money
• Travel at least 30% of the time

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering (P.E and structural or geotechnical background preferred)
• Design Experience
• 5+ years experience
• Working knowledge and use of AutoCad
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bottom line requirements we need notes on with candidate submittal:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
2. 5+ years of outside sales experience in steel or similar construction industry related products.
3. Design experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
4. Local or close enough for a short easy move.
5. PE and Structural or Geotechnical background preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.