Business Development Manager
Addison, TX, US, 75001-4243
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Business Development Manager will champion and lead the development of “out-of-the-box” and nontraditional business solutions. Establishes and maintains positive customer relations with potential and current customers to grow the business. Ensures quality and consistency of service and/or product delivery
that meets the customer’s needs. He/she will work closely with the General Manager and Operations to
ensure alignment of the projects while identifying necessary resources to deliver on chosen solutions. He/she
will manage such projects from inception to completion, using internal resources for larger projects.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Establish and lead the Business Development Team in support of the SOR Region Sales Team
- Supervise the members of the team - Lead Coordinators, Bid Coordinators, and Estimators - and ensure
the timely and accurate performance of their work in administering the Region's Sales Bid Program - Work with Sales Team members, their customers and all outside resources to ensure that the division is
aware of and is bidding on all viable projects within our defined areas - Establish relationships with the estimating departments of our key customers across the region to ensure
access to information and feedback relative to projects at all bid stages - Fulfill the role of Estimator until such time as this position is filled or serve as the back-up for this position
when PTO, absences, travel or work load require - Ensure that the Business Development Team is fully staffed, trained and engaged at all times and
working for the greater good of the region, the sales team and the customers - Improve the overall bidding process utilizing technology and AI as applicable to ensure a streamlined and
efficient system - Lead and promote development of strategic relationships with partners or potential customers; proactively
find new ways to build the existing business lines; Secure and mobilize the required resources, both
internally across functions and externally, to deliver solutions to customers. - Lead and assist with complex sales negotiations, create and deliver sales presentations.
- Plans, producesand manages proposal and pricing development and client presentations and interaction. Identify risks
and opportunities to the business in general, and as it applies to specific projects and initiatives. - Participate in the development of the annual business plan and strategies to ensure attainment of
company goals and profitability. - Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential partners
including, but not limited to: customers, partner companies, community leaders, utilities, and engineering
firms. - Ability to ask questions and understand the customer’s need (direct and indirectly stated) and
match those with company offerings and solutions. - Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and
environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these
behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Construction Management, Business Administration or Concrete Industry
Management (CIM)
Required Work Experience: 8+ years experience of progressive experience in project management, and/or change management environment
Required Technical Skills: Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
Travel Requirements: .15
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day