Southland Industries Inc.

Business Development Lead

Southland Industries Inc.$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; or equivalent education, training and/or experience
  • 5+ years of consultative sales experience, including construction industry experience
  • Consultative selling skills focused on ROI, operational outcomes, and long-term partnerships
  • Working knowledge of engineering, architectural, or design-build industries
  • Communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to identify issues, gather information, and recommend solutions
  • Financial and business acumen
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies for target clients and new business
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure new business and enhance customer experiences
  • Participate in customer meetings and assist in contract negotiations
  • Maintain revenue and margin quotas while managing a robust sales funnel
  • Schedule appointments to review program opportunities and qualify leads
  • Build and expand key relationships across the market to understand client needs
  • Attend networking and trade show events to generate leads and enhance company visibility
  • Research and identify new market opportunities and strategic partnerships

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for employees
  • Annual bonus program based on performance and company profitability
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

Develops and executes business development strategies to drive growth. Supports local account representatives in customer interactions.

Position Details
  • Works in conjunction with management to develop and execute sales strategies for target clients as well as other potential clients.
  • Partners with the cross-functional team, which may include project finance, operations, legal, marketing, and communications to secure new business and support positive customer experiences.
  • Participates in and support customer meetings and contract negotiations.
  • Maintains a revenue and margin quota and robust sales funnel.
  • Schedules appointments and meetings with customers to review and define program opportunities and desired success parameters, and to qualify the opportunity.
  • Develops, maintains and expands key and target relationships across the relevant market. Gains understanding of their business problems, future needs, and how Southland can support those endeavors.
  • Attends networking and trade show events to obtain leads, presents a positive public company image, and expands knowledge of critical issues facing our customer base.
  • Conducts research to identify potential strategic partnerships and new market opportunities.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; or equivalent education, training and/or experience
  • 5+ years of consultative sales experience, including construction industry experience
  • Consultative selling skills focused on ROI, operational outcomes, and long-term partnerships
  • Working knowledge of engineering, architectural, or design-build industries
  • Communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to identify issues, gather information, and recommend solutions
  • Financial and business acumen
  • Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


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About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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