Business DevelopmentSales

SPECIAL TESTING LABORATORIES I; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A construction materials company in Bethel, CT is seeking a Sales Professional to drive new business and maintain client relationships. Candidates should have sales experience, preferably 2-3 years, and an Associates Degree. Responsibilities include managing proposals, prospecting for new clients, and understanding the construction industry. This full-time position offers a base salary starting at $60,000 along with benefits. Join a team-oriented environment committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction industry is a plus.
• 2-3 years of successful sales experience preferred.
• Strong ability to set and achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage bidding, proposals, and pricing.
• Maintain current relationships with management.
• Generate new business through leads and referrals.

Skills

Sales-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Acrobat

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Do you ever look around and realize how much construction is going on these days? Do you have sales experience and want to be a part of the exciting construction industry? Special Testing Laboratories, a Bethel, CT Construction Materials Inspection and Testing Services company is seeking a Sales Professional to generate/build new business, while maintaining ongoing relationships. This is a great opportunity to grow with an organization. The successful candidate will not only be sales-oriented but someone who is able to develop a plan to target potential customers and then execute it. We believe that our people make our company a successful, forward-moving organization, and the ideal candidate is motivated and enjoys learning and working in a team environment.

Job Description:

• Manage bidding, proposals, and pricing
• Work directly with management to maintain current relationships, while keeping management apprised of upcoming projects
• Look for upcoming projects and stay on top of time-frames
• Prospect and generate new business through leads and referrals; new client acquisition and customer retention; network with local groups and associations to find new business opportunities
• Consistently seek industry knowledge to act as an expert for the client

Requirements:

• Knowledge of construction industry a plus
• 2-3 years of successful sales experience is preferred but if you have less and the right attitude we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you
• Minimum of Associates Degree required
• Ability to set and achieve sales goals
• Excellent/Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and follow-through skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and co-workers
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Acrobat, or ability to learn

Compensation: Base Salary + benefits (This is not a commission only or contract position; we offer a base salary, mileage reimbursement, and Benefits package.)

STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $60,000.00 annually