National Business Development Manager
About Us:
We are a high growth, Vision / Mission-focused, Values-driven facilities maintenance company looking for a National Sales Manager with industry experience to join our high performing Team.
This position is a great opportunity for success-minded professionals who desire to be a part of a winning team in a fun, fast-paced culture.
We are looking for experienced leaders who desire to do great things.
Position Overview:
Lakeside Project Solutions (LPS) is seeking a National Sales Manager to focus on new business-to-business account development for Facility Maintenance Repair Service & Construction.
Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, setting appointments with potential customers, presenting programs, and meeting a sales quota.
In this role, you are responsible for running the full sales cycle, from lead generation to close.
As Business Development Manager, you will:
Generate revenue to meet sales targets.
Prospect, identify and qualify leads to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling and lead generation campaigns.
Gather and utilize business intelligence on prospects to support sales calls, product presentations and driving new business.
Manage the sales process by scheduling appointments, learning prospective client needs, creating proposals and winning business.
Continually build your prospect pipeline each day, achieving metrics, and manage work.
Utilize and manage our CRM to capture/enter all customer information.
Enjoy and thrive in an exciting & positive work atmosphere in our rapidly growing business.
Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
Achieve agreed upon sales activity targets and outcomes within schedule parameters.
Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.
Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
Supply management with updates on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
Continuously improve through feedback.
Occasional travel required.
What you have:
Minimum of 5 years outside sales experience.
Demonstrated mastery of written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Minimum of 3 years Facilities Maintenance and/or construction sales background (required)
High School Diploma/GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
Relationship building skills – potential clients buy from people they like, and who are knowledgeable and fair.
Problem Solving – ability to find the prospect’s pain points and the skill to guide them to any number of solutions that LPS offers.
Time Management skills – you get the job done, bring on new business, manage for success.
Self-Motivated – you don’t wait around; you make it happen! Desire to be one of the best.
Outgoing dynamic personality - a HUNTER
What we prefer you have:
New business-to-business (B2B) sales experience.
CRM utilization experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), intranet/internet and Contact Management System (Sales Force).
We will look for candidates who can demonstrate:
A results-driven, “how might we?” attitude and you get the work done.
You like to take the initiative and pursue opportunities beyond what is expected.
A sense of urgency and efficiency.
Strong attention to detail.
An ability to prioritize work and succeed under deadlines.
A solution-focused mindset.
Great teamwork skills: you have a low ego, provide, and receive feedback well, and expect open, direct communication.
You are committed to raising the bar for the whole team.
Great communication: you are used to holding others accountable and authentically communicating across hierarchies, teams, and both internally and externally.
Alignment with and commitment to living our Vision, Mission, and Values.
Understanding of LPS KPIs and how to meet them.
Compensation and Benefits:
Benefits include health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life, insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid time off accrual, Employee Assistance Program, and 401K with company match.
Work Location: Hybrid; office based and remote.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Base Salary Range $55k to $70k plus commissions (base salary + commissions typical 1st year comp approximately $75k; 2nd year $110k+)