Business Development Specialist - Louisville, KY

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast : Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

We are currently seeking a self-starter, goal-oriented, successful sales professional to fill the role of Business Development Specialist in our Louisville, KY region. As a Business Development Specialist, your goal is to express ideas in a way that will build rapport with our current and new customers.  You will help build new customer relationships and assist in managing key customer “partnerships” for long term business growth and success.

What You Will Do :

• Develop new business accounts to secure major construction contracts
• Utilize strategic account planning and sales pipeline management tools.
• Follow a proven sales process that includes prospecting, qualifying, targeting, identifying customer needs, developing value propositions, presenting solutions and alternatives, and closing the sale for future construction project opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Development team to create and implement strategic plans to generate business opportunities which result in achieved revenue objectives for the Louisville region.
• Participate in industry and community organizations
• Continuously growing and developing your skills to lead project teams in selling high-end conceptual services to executive level managers and buyers of large corporations and agencies
• Make decisions based on Messer's long-term growth philosophy and core values

What You Will Bring :

Your decisions influence your career at every step : Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer / pre-employment drug screen.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Candidates who need employer immigration sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.