The Business Development Representative will prospect new clients, build relationships, identify decision-makers, manage CRM records, and represent the company at events.
The Business Development Representative will expand our client portfolio through client prospecting and business development. Responsibilities include building relationships with multi-site building owners, identifying decision makers, executing targeted sales plans, maintaining CRM records, delivering presentations, and representing the company at trade shows. Roofing or construction experience is a plus, but talent, integrity, and potential are valued above all.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with multi-site building owners nationwide
- Identify key decision makers and follow up strategically to secure new business
- Develop and execute targeted sales plans for assigned markets
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM and deliver engaging client presentations
- Represent RoofingSource at industry trade shows and networking events; roofing/construction experience a plus
Skills, Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; valid driver’s license required; Spanish a plus
- Proven, metrics-driven sales experience; roofing, construction, or trade experience advantageous
- Strong computer skills (Google Suite, CRM), excellent communication, and presentation abilities
- Self-motivated, independent, and customer-focused with the ability to manage priorities and articulate RoofingSource’s roofing solutions
Benefits
- Work equipment including company phone, laptop, & tablet as needed
- Remote work possible after successful evaluation period
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Employer-matched 401(k)
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA) & (FSA)
- Enterprise Discounts
About
Founded in 2005 in Chicago, we began by servicing businesses with smaller footprints that other roofing companies often ignored. As we continued to grow and support brands across the country, we kept the same integrity and pride of self-performing all our programs, continuously giving our teammates the opportunity to advance their careers. We’re family owned/operated and proud to support the nation’s leading brands in 48 states.
RoofingSource Niles, Illinois, USA Office
Niles, IL, United States
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