Business Development Representative

UES; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is looking for a Business Development Sales Representative in North Charleston, South Carolina to generate new business opportunities and expand client relationships. This role involves selling professional engineering services while collaborating closely with operations and marketing teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in communication and relationship building. Travel is required up to 50% of the time to support client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in a marketing discipline.
• Proven ability to maintain good relationships at all levels.
• Exceptional listening and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales goals set by management.
• Schedule and conduct sales meetings.
• Support sales and marketing teams.
• Generate sales to meet company objectives.

Skills

Business acumen

Communication

Relationship building

Sales strategies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

The Business Development Sales Representative is responsible for contacting and generating new business opportunities and expanding client relationships in alignment with company goals.

This role focuses on selling professional engineering, testing, and environmental services by identifying prospects, cultivating leads, and managing the end-to-end sales process. Working closely with operations, marketing, and technical teams, the representative plays a critical role in promoting UES’s specialized solutions in environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure, and geophysical technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales goals set by the Branch Manager and Regional BD and Sales Manager and use these as guidelines for daily sales activities.
• Schedule and execute face-to-face (in-person and virtual) sales meetings.
• Support the sales and marketing teams.
• Generate sales that meet company margin objectives by identifying leads, referrals, and add-on opportunities.
• Ensure lead times and communication quality are maintained to control and plan workflows effectively.
• Use sales reporting and planning tools to manage time and sales efforts efficiently.
• Maintain field presence with new and existing clients to support sales and customer development and cultivate referral business relationships.
• Assist with proposal preparation, follow-up on proposals, and complete RFPs and vendor application requests.
• Identify and qualify prospective clients.
• Identify and pursue major potential projects through contract execution.
• Assist and attend selected marketing and networking events both during the day and occasionally in the evenings and weekends.
• Travel locally for meetings with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in a marketing discipline (or equal combination).
• Ability to foster and maintain good relationships at all levels, with prior supervisory experience.
• Comfort with industry technologies, as well as standard office and collaboration software.
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to deliver and communicate goals, programs, and solutions.
• Highly adaptable with exceptional listening, reading, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly adaptable with exceptional listening, reading, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain good relationships at all levels, with prior supervisory experience.
• Comfort with industry technologies, as well as standard office and collaboration software.
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to deliver and communicate goals, programs, and solutions.
• Highly adaptable with exceptional listening, reading, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Teams with the ability to learn additional software systems.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and presentations.
• Proactive approach to sales opportunities with the ability to build relationships through a personable approach.
• Strong multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.

Travel Requirements

• Valid Driver's License is required with a clean driving record.
• This position requires travel, up to 50% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements.
• Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs.
• Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments.
• Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
• The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions.
• The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms.
• The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here