Business Development Manager- Illinois USA

Serving the increasing needs of the watermain rehabilitation industry, Fer-Pal Construction USA ensures clean and safe water supply in the USA and Canada. Innovation and teamwork are driving Fer-Pal’s growth, enabled by committed employees interested in taking on new challenges and learning new skills.

As a result of our continued growth and market opportunity, we are looking to hire a Business Development Manager, within the Illinois region in the USA. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and work for a great employer offering competitive rewards. A competitive salary based on skills and experience and achievement-based sales bonuses are provided as well as good health and dental benefits, a travel/vehicle allowance, and a 401k program with company matching. This position will require travel.

The successful candidate for this position willdevelop, plan and execute sales initiatives for FER-PAL Construction USA in Illinois with a potential to expand. This position contributes to the development of sales plans in partnership with the Sales Manager in order to acquire new business while maintaining existing relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for business development operations within the region
• Work with Sales Manager to develop campaigns and a sales paths in order to grow the market in given territory.
• Prospect and acquire new customer relationships while maintaining the existing customer base.
• Work with internal resources to ensure optimum communication and coordination with clients.
• Utilize Customer Relation Management Software in order to facilitate the sales process.
• Regularly inform customers on new developments made by the Company and its associated manufacturers
• Educate customers on current technologies to increase knowledge of trenchless technologies.
• Assist in the building of specifications for new clients and strengthen specifications with existing customers.
• Contribute and collaborate in regular Sales meetings.
• Review bidding websites, finding new tenders, and growing understanding of market pricing.
• Achieve sales goals as set by National Sales Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Goal Oriented
• Ability to input data and utilize CRM Software
• Own transportation and valid driver’s license
• Legally able to work in the United States
• Willing and able to travel to Canada for conferences and other work commitments.

Fer-Pal Construction is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

While interest from all applicants is appreciated, we regret that we will only be able to contact qualified candidates.

To learn more about the Fer-Pal and our employees’ experience, please view our YouTube channel at

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