Business Development Manager is responsible for developing new business opportunities and managing relationships with clients, project managers, procurement managers, and others with various levels of responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate new business opportunities.
• Create and expand Reliable Coatings’ footprint and build positive top of mind awareness.
• Attend industry events and other meetings to stay abreast of market conditions, competition, and establish relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Provide ongoing progress updates on new business development activities and other key indicators to the Reliable Coatings’ executive team.
• Coordinate and assist in the proposal process with project management and field/shop operations

EDUCATION SKILL EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate.
• Bachelor Degree preferred
• Business Development experience (prefer 5-15 years) in the coatings industry (or closely related industry) with a successful track-record of building relationships.
• Proven ability to establish profitable relationships with decision makers at companies and organizations.
• Outstanding presentation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership - Communicates ideas persuasively, gains support and commitment from others, inspires others to take action and leads by example.
• Self-motivated
• Innovative/creative
• Flexible/adaptable
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Interpersonal Skills - Positive interactions with staff and management.
• Oral/Written Skills - Communications are clear, concise and achieve intended objectives.
• Pressure/Deadlines - Ability to work under pressure of schedules.
• Strong computer skills in spreadsheet, word-processing, and customer/job data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; handle, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses, and respiratory protection if required.