Hydro Vac Growth & Business Development Lead

Paylocity; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company is seeking a Hydro Vac Sales & Business Development Manager to develop new hydro excavation and related service opportunities, align with Hydro Operations, and manage customer relationships from prospecting to contract closure.

The role requires coordinating scope, crew availability, equipment capacity, and safety requirements while delivering accurate proposals, maintaining the sales pipeline, and supporting market expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, construction management, or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in business development, outside sales, account management, or customer-facing roles in hydro excavation, utility construction, civil construction, or related industries.
• Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop client relationships, prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close service-based sales.
• Knowledge of hydro excavation services, vacuum truck applications, and related safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new hydro excavation and related services and secure opportunities.
• Travel to customer offices, project sites, and industry events to meet prospects.
• Prepare proposals, present capabilities, negotiate terms, and close contracts within authority.
• Build relationships with contractors, utilities, municipalities, and industrial clients.

Skills

Business development

Outside sales

Proposal preparation

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Forecasting

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Construction Mgmt/Engineering

Tools

CRM platforms

Estimating systems

Digital takeoff

Job description

Chain Electric Company is seeking a Hydro Vac Sales & Business Development Manager to develop new hydro excavation and related service opportunities, align with Hydro Operations, and manage customer relationships from prospecting to contract closure.

The role requires coordinating scope, crew availability, equipment capacity, and safety requirements while delivering accurate proposals, maintaining the sales pipeline, and supporting market expansion.