Are you an experienced client developer with a passion and proven track record for business development and the drive to support the ongoing success of S&ME's environmental, geotechnical, and construction materials testing teams in Tennessee and Alabama as a Senior Client Developer?
$52,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Why Work at S&ME?
- Career Growth: We invest in your success with mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
- Exciting Projects: Big or small, simple or complex, we do it all. Our projects are as diverse as they are exciting, so every day brings something new.
- Supportive Culture: Collaboration, respect, and positivity fuel our team environment.
- Flexibility: Work-life balance matters to us, helping you thrive inside and outside the office.
- Community Impact: Your work will directly improve the communities where we live, work, and play.
About the Role:
- Strategy: Partner with local leadership and staff to identify market trends and potential clients, and develop strategies that help achieve individual and office-wide sales and net revenue goals. Identify cross-region clients and develop strategies for developing clients at the regional level.
- Business Development: Represent S&ME in the local markets in ways that enhance existing client relationships, win new clients, and increase S&ME's profile in the local markets. Maintain active involvement in professional associations for networking and growth.
- Marketing: Coordinate marketing activities and sponsorship opportunities, and help organize local events and social media campaigns.
- Proposals / Requests for Qualifications: Assist in developing letters of interest, proposals, responses to RFQs, and interview presentations.
- Train: Help project managers and other staff strengthen their business development skills.
- Lead: Participate in and lead regular Business Development meetings to ensure ongoing and effective implementation of the strategy.
Competitive applicants will have a proven track record of success in researching, prospecting, and scheduling face-to-face meetings with key decision-makers and influencers and can point to specific business outcomes resulting from their activities. Current involvement and visibility in professional organizations, industry associations, civic groups, and/or local associations for economic and business growth is a plus.
About you:
- You have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, marketing, construction, business, or a related field
- You have a minimum of 8 years of technical and/or business development experience within the Commercial Real Estate, Architecture, Construction, and Engineering industries (candidates with significantly more years' experience encouraged to apply)
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You have existing relationships with various A/E/C industry Designers, Contractors, and Owners
- You are willing and able to travel, using personal vehicles for use during company business, which may sometimes occur during evenings and on weekends
- You're able to increase sales opportunities for S&ME, achieve a sales target, and contribute to profitable growth across Tennessee and Alabama
Grow With Us:
At S&ME, your career growth matters. You'll receive professional training, work on exciting projects, and be part of a company that truly invests in its people. This is more than a job; it's a chance to build a long-term career in the engineering and construction industry. S&ME provides a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, as well as career development resources. Come grow and thrive with us at S&ME!
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
- Employee Recognition Program
- Credential Incentive Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.