Southland Industries Inc.

Business Development Lead

Southland Industries Inc. • $95K — $115K *
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 experience
  • 5+ years of consultative sales experience, preferably in the construction industry
  • Expertise in consultative selling with a focus on ROI and long-term partnerships
  • Familiarity with engineering, architectural, or design-build sectors
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to diagnose customer issues and propose viable solutions
  • Solid financial and business acumen
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies targeting new and existing clients
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to enhance customer experiences
  • Support customer meetings and participate in contract negotiations
  • Maintain a revenue and margin quota alongside a robust sales funnel
  • Schedule client meetings to assess program opportunities and define success parameters
  • Build and nurture key relationships, understanding client needs and challenges
  • Attend networking events and trade shows to generate leads and stay informed on market conditions

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully covered for employees
  • Annual performance-based bonus program
  • Life and accidental death insurance, plus voluntary options available
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • Generous paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training and professional development opportunities, including company-paid memberships
  • 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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External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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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