Business Development Manager - Industrial and Renewable Energy (Hybrid/Remote)

The Erosion Company is hiring a Business Development Manager for Industrial and Renewable Energy projects, focusing on market growth in the Southeast and expanded western areas. Responsibilities include developing new business, managing existing accounts, and building client relationships. Candidates should have at least 5 years of sales experience in related fields, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. The position is hybrid/remote, allowing work from anywhere.
The Erosion Company (TEC) is currently hiring an Business Development Manager focused on Industrial, Renewable Energy, Data Center projects. We are the largest and most experienced Erosion Control contractor in the Southeast and we are currently expanding. TEC offers comprehensive erosion control, specialty materials, forestry, and other site clean-up/control services to a wide variety of clients.

The successful candidate will have a “Can-Do” attitude, a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. They will be responsible for driving overall growth throughout the Southeast and expanded areas west market and should be equally comfortable meeting with residential/commercial builders, construction site managers, project managers, estimators, and engineers; while continuing to canvas for prospective business and providing the same level of support to existing clients. You’ll need to have a strong sense of urgency, high energy, and self-motivation, be disciplined, client/customer focused, and be ready to hit the ground running!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drive new market development through strategic marketing, cold calling, and prospecting throughout Southeast and expanded areas west for our full-service erosion control and site compliance services, Heavy Civil / Developer Services while continually managing existing customer accounts daily.
• Responsible for building market share and position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business deals while strengthening business relationships.
• Develop and set sales objectives, sales plan, and annual quota for assigned territory, focusing sales and marketing efforts to meet or exceed this quota.
• Identify and investigate planned projects, prior to contract award, and establish a plan to win future work.
• Maintaining and building a customer base by developing a strong rapport with key clients and working to establish new customer opportunities.
• Become a trusted expert in all areas that govern the erosion control industry, by continuing to educate oneself through reading, attending professional seminars and group activities, as well as maintaining a personal network.

Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years of direct sales experience in the landscaping, erosion control, or other construction services area.
• Proven track record of annual growth through new account acquisition and organic growth with existing accounts.
• A passion for a potential client and customer engagement to create and deepen relationships.
• Exceptional people and presentation skills.
• High-producing self-starter who is accountable for their daily activities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and knowledge of lead generation information such as Industrial Info Resources
• Must have current contacts and ties within the Southeast and potential markets West area construction services markets for Industrial, Commercial, Renewable Energy and Data Centers and Large-scale projects

Preferred Qualifications:
• Construction Services background.
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce.com; Lightning preferred, Industrial Info Resources
• Ties to local Chamber of Commerce and local, state, and/or federal Council for Economic Growth and related erosion control professional associations.
• Prior Sales leadership position directly managing a team of sales professionals, a Plus.
• Certification is Erosion and Sediment Control, a Plus.

We Offer:
• Benefits package that includes; Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, PTO, etc.
• Competitive Compensation Package (base + commission)
• Car Allowance
• Growth Opportunities
• Additional / Ongoing Training

An Equal Opportunity Employer/AA Employer M/F/V/D