Job Roles and Responsibilities Business Development and Sales
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in storage construction, refrigeration, food processing, pharmaceutical, produce storage, and industrial markets.
- Generate leads through calling, networking, referrals, trade shows, industry events, internet research, and social media.
- Identify prospective customers, owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, and facility managers.
- Conduct sales calls, customer meetings, and presentations to promote construction capabilities and services.
- Build and maintain a sales pipeline to achieve sales targets and support business growth.
- Drive profitable sales across construction, refrigeration, equipment, installation, repair, and material offerings. Customer Relationship Management
- Develop strong relationships with prospective and existing customers to encourage repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Understand customer needs, project requirements, budgets, schedules, and operational objectives.
- Recommend suitable construction and refrigeration solutions.
- Respond to customer inquiries and sales opportunities promptly.
- Resolve sales-related concerns by coordinating with internal teams.
- Maintain accurate customer information and sales activities in the CRM system. Construction Sales
- Promote and sell cold storage construction and design-build services.
- Develop opportunities for refrigerated warehouses, freezer and cooler facilities, food processing plants, distribution centers, and facility expansions or renovations.
- Understand temperature-controlled facility requirements, storage capacity, operational needs, and project scope.
- Coordinate with engineering, estimating, project management, and construction teams to develop customer solutions.
- Communicate the value of construction solutions, including cost efficiency, quality, energy efficiency, and project execution.
- Maintain working knowledge of insulated metal panels, refrigeration systems, cold storage building components, and construction methods. Estimating, Proposals, and Contract Negotiation
- Coordinate project estimates, quotations, proposals, bids, and contracts.
- Gather project information and collaborate with internal teams to develop accurate pricing.
- Review customer specifications, project requirements, and scopes of work.
- Present proposals and technical solutions to customers.
- Negotiate pricing and contract terms while maintaining profitability and following approval procedures.
- Follow up on proposals and bids to close sales.
- Coordinate awarded projects with project management and construction teams. Sales Administration and Internal Coordination
- Maintain accurate sales records, forecasts, pipeline reports, and customer information.
- Follow company sales procedures and standard operating processes.
- Collaborate with sales leadership and internal teams to improve customer service and resolve issues.
- Coordinate with construction, engineering, estimating, and project management teams.
- Attend trade shows, networking events, customer meetings, and industry events as required. Qualifications and Certifications Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in business-to-business sales, outside sales, business development, construction sales, customer service, or a related field.
- Strong prospecting, lead generation, and business development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present sales proposals and technical solutions.
- Demonstrated negotiation, objection-handling, and closing skills.
- Ability to understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and maintain consistent follow-up.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 75 percent, depending on business needs.
- Ability to attend customer meetings, construction site visits, trade shows, and industry events. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in cold storage construction, refrigeration, food processing facilities, metal building fabrication, or commercial and industrial construction.
- Experience developing customer relationships, generating new business, preparing proposals, and negotiating sales.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and sales reporting.
- Ability and willingness to learn technical products and construction concepts if direct cold storage experience is not available. Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit for extended periods during office work and travel.
- Ability to stand and walk during customer visits and construction site inspections.
- Ability to perform occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Ability to work in construction and industrial environments with exposure to noise, weather conditions, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, and other site-related conditions.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.