Business Development Manager - Environmental Labs

SPL

$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.
  • 2+ years of sales or business development experience in environmental laboratory services.
  • Proven success in managing the full sales cycle and achieving sales goals.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially Salesforce.
  • Knowledge of environmental testing and regulations is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.
  • Develop new business and expand existing accounts for lab testing services.
  • Build and maintain relationships with a variety of clients and consultants.
  • Identify client needs and propose relevant analytical testing solutions.
  • Prepare proposals and collaborate with team members on pricing and agreements.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by coordinating with lab and project teams.
  • Generate new sales leads through networking and follow-ups.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and sick leave, plus paid parental leave.
  • Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and support services.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We're seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager in San Antonio, TX to drive revenue growth for analytical environmental laboratory services, including water, soil, air, and wastewater testing.

In this role, you'll promote analytical testing solutions that help clients meet environmental compliance and regulatory requirements. You'll partner with environmental consultants, industrial facilities, municipalities, government agencies, and other commercial clients to understand their needs, solve challenges, build strong relationships, and deliver solutions that support compliance, operations, and business growth.

What You'll Do
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and qualification through proposal, negotiation, and close
  • Develop new business and grow existing accounts for environmental laboratory testing services
  • Build relationships with environmental consultants, engineering firms, municipalities, industrial facilities, government agencies, and commercial clients
  • Identify client needs and recommend analytical testing solutions for water, wastewater, soil, air, waste, and other environmental samples
  • Prepare proposals, pricing, and service agreements in collaboration with laboratory and operations teams
  • Coordinate with laboratory, project management, and client services teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction
  • Generate new sales opportunities through networking, referrals, prospecting, and follow-up on company-generated leads
  • Maintain accurate customer, pipeline, and sales activity records in Salesforce or other CRM systems
  • Expand existing client relationships by identifying cross-selling and upselling opportunities
  • Meet or exceed established sales, revenue, and business development goals
  • Stay current on environmental regulations, industry trends, and market developments to identify new business opportunities
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in sales, account management, or business development within environmental laboratory services, environmental consulting, laboratory testing, or other technical B2B industries
  • Demonstrated success managing the full sales cycle, generating new business, closing opportunities, and achieving or exceeding sales goals in a quota-driven environment
  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical services and solutions
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), and LinkedIn
  • Knowledge of environmental laboratory testing, including water, wastewater, soil, air, or waste analysis, environmental regulations, or compliance services strongly preferred


What We Offer
  • Competitive base compensation + performance-based incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development


Schedule & Work Environment
  • Full-time, hybrid position
  • Frequent in-territory travel within assigned territory (approximately 30-50%), with occasional overnight travel for client meetings, training, conferences, and other business-related needs
  • Ability to work outside of scheduled hours as needed to meet operational or client needs


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